Aoto, Sanako, and Mai Kinoshita: "?!!"
At this moment, the atmosphere around Qingdeng and others changed.
There was a slight cool touch on the neck.
I felt warm breath on my left cheek.
"Okita-kun?!"
As if he had been electrocuted, Qingdeng's expression suddenly changed and he hurriedly hid to his right...that is, away from the Director-General. Then he looked at the Director-General who had just "caught him off guard" with a look of astonishment on his face. Tsukasa raised his hand to touch the left side of his neck that Souji had just licked.
At this moment, Souji was lying on all fours on the ground like a cat, smiling at Qingden with squinted eyes, his blushing face full of smiles.
Not only Aoden was looking at Souji in astonishment... At the moment, Sanako and Mai Kinoshita temporarily stopped their "confrontation" and turned their heads at the same time with great tacit understanding, focusing their eyes with different emotions on Souji. On the body.
Although the emotions contained on their faces are different, their expressions of widened eyes and slightly parted red lips are very similar.
Sanako was simply surprised.
It is a well-known fact that Aoto and Souji have a close relationship, so Sanako doesn't think there is anything wrong with what Souji did just now. She only thinks that Tachibana-kun and Okita-kun have a really good relationship, and Okita-kun is too drunk. That's awesome.
As for Kinoshita Mai... her thoughts are not as "simple" as Sanako's.
——Why is it him again...
Kinoshita Wu's eyes and the expression on her face flickered violently.
At this moment, scenes of memories flooded into Kinoshita Mai's mind.
At the celebration banquet to celebrate the victory of the Imperial Guard Hall over the Xuanbu Hall, Qingto and Souji had a cordial conversation...
On the last day of the fireworks festival, even though all the young people from the Imperial Guard Hall came out to watch the fireworks, in the end until the end of the festival, only Souji stayed with Aoshinobu throughout the whole process...
What is the relationship between Ayoto and Souji? Kinoshita Mai has been consciously avoiding this issue.
The reason is that Kinoshita Mai has never dared to delve into the answer to this question...
Seeing Souji once again behaving intimately with Aomori in front of her, a sense of crisis that was completely different from facing Sanako arose in Kinoshita Mai's heart.
Especially after noticing Qingdeng's expression at this moment, this new sense of crisis quickly expanded like a flame of oil!
If Saito and Nagakura were the ones who used their tongues to wipe off the sauce on Aoto's neck, Aoto would only feel a little nauseous in addition to being shocked.
But the General Secretary is different...
For Qingto, who already knew Souji's true gender, Souji's behavior just now... made him feel a little embarrassed.
This was the first time he had been touched so intimately by a girl.
For a moment, Aoto's eyes met with the smiling Souji's eyes, and he unconsciously avoided them - his expression and his little movements were all keenly captured by Mai Kinoshita.
——Qingdeng...?
Kinoshita Mai's dull gaze flickered back and forth between Ayoto and Souji...
The Souji, who was at the center of the whirlpool and the initiator of this series of "turbulences", seemed completely aloof from the incident - after all, she might not even know what she had just done.
She yawned vigorously, then smacked her lips, curled up, and lay back on the ground.
"Jinpingtang is so delicious..."
In just a moment, Souji's breathing calmed down again - she returned to sleep.
At this moment, a powerful shout attracted the attention of everyone in the hall.
"Yong! You are now a man with a family! Please be sure to work together with your wife to carry forward the great sect of Shiweikan and Natural Rishin-ryu!"
He turned around and looked - the owner of the shout was Hijikata's brother-in-law: Sato Hikoro.
Hikoro Sato, who smelled of alcohol and was so drunk that his whole face was no longer rosy but dark red, held a wine bottle and glass and squatted in front of Kondo and Matsui Tsune, toasting to the newlyweds.
Kondo drinks a lot, and after the banquet officially started, people kept coming to him with wine to toast him. Kondo said that he had already drank nearly 1 liter of wine. As a result, except for his belly being slightly bulging and his face being slightly red, there was nothing strange about his body.
"Mr. Sato, don't worry!"
Kondo raised the wine glass beside his knee and clinked glasses with Sato Hikoro in high spirits.
"It is my dream to carry forward the Imperial Academy and the Natural Rise of the Heart! I will definitely devote all my energy to realize this dream!"
As soon as Kondo said this, applause spread.
After raising a glass with Kondo and drinking all the wine in one gulp, Sato Hikoro laughed heartily and stood up unsteadily.
"Yong... Hiccup... the future of natural Rishin-ryu... Hiccup... is entrusted to you... Hiccup... please don't let this great school... don't let Ogata Ittosai and Kondo Uchizosuke Wait until the names of all our ancestors are brought to shame...!"
As soon as Sato Hikoro said this, he immediately attracted the attention of many people around him.
"Ogata Ittousai?" Upon hearing this name, a family member of the woman raised a shocked look at Sato Hikoro, "The Eternal Swordsman, Ogata Issei?"
"Hehehehe...yes!"
Sato Hikoro chuckled meaningfully a few times, and then cleared his throat forcefully.
"You may not know this! Our natural Rishin-ryu is a school that has a lot to say both in terms of practicality and origin!"
"Mr. Sato..." Kondo gave a helpless smile to Sato Hikoro, "The fact that Ogata Ittousai is our ancestor... is just an anecdote that is not true or false, and it is not worth telling more. "
Kondo's advice had no effect at all - Sato Hikoro continued on by himself:
"If we want to elaborate on the relationship between Ogata Ittousai and our Natural Rishin-ryu, we must start with Kondo Uchizosuke, the ancestor of the Kondo family and the founder of Natural Rishin-ryu!"
"The ancestor Uchizo Sukemoto was the successor of Katori Shinto-ryu. After practicing the sword skills of Katori Shinto-ryu to the pinnacle, he added his own understanding on the basis of Katori Shinto-ryu, and finally succeeded Kanmasamoto 71 years ago. In 1789, a new school was founded: Natural Rishin-ryu!"
"According to legend, the master of our ancestor Nezosuke was Ogata Issei, one of the 'Two Sages of Isogen', known as Shura, Ittosai, and the Eternal Sword Master!"
"It is said that when the ancestor Uchizosuke founded the Natural Rishin-ryu, Ogata Ittousai gave him a lot of guidance. Without the guidance of Ogata Ittousai, there would be no Natural Rishin-ryu as it is today."
"So Ogata Ittousai can be regarded as the founder of our natural Rishin-ryu!"
Sato Hikoro, who became more and more excited as he talked, raised the bottle of wine in his hand and took a big sip. Then he wiped the remaining wine on his lips and let out a meaningful chuckle again.
"When I was still practicing Natural Rishin-ryu under my master, I heard such a rumor: Ogata Ittousai is still alive! And he would come to visit the successors of Natural Rishin-ryu from time to time. Let’s see how this genre that is closely related to us is developing!”
"Okay, okay, my dear, you must have drunk too much..."
At this time, Sato Hikoro's wife...Hijikata's sister Ashin came forward with a speechless expression and helped Sato Hikoro down to rest.
"I didn't drink too much... burp... I was just drunk...!"
Everyone, including Aonto, laughed at Sato Hikoro who was making classic drunken remarks.
After Sato Hikoro's figure submerged into the crowd of banquet guests not far away with the support of Ashin, Qingden looked back and murmured:
"Naturally Rishin-ryu still has such a past..."
Natural Rishin-ryu has a very close connection with the Eternal Swordsman Ogata Issei who was famous all over the world 70 years ago, made history, and was one of the "Two Sages of Issei"... This kind of thing, This was the first time Qingdeng knew.
The "Two Sages of Yiyuan" mentioned by Hikoro Sato just now are the collective name given to the two swordsmen whose swordsmanship reached a state of perfection more than 70 years ago——
The Eternal Swordsman Ogata Issei.
The hidden swordsman Genichi Kinoshita.
Although the names of the two are juxtaposed, their ages are actually very different - it is said that when Ogata Issei was still a young man in his early 20s, Kinoshita Genichi was already a gray-haired 6. A 70-year-old man.
The reason why the two people with such a big age difference are juxtaposed is because their active periods overlap to a certain extent - both of them were very active during the Kansei period 70 years ago.
Ogata Yoshi has done all kinds of earth-shattering things.
Killing the lord with a hundred people, single-handedly conquering Nijo Castle in Kyoto, destroying the "last ninja village" Shiranui, defeating the shogunate army that conquered Ezo, and breaking into the "Buddhist Holy Land" Mount Koya alone...
Because he did everything he could to permanently carve his name in the history books, there are a lot of historical materials about Ogata's influence.
However, there are very few official historical records about Kinoshita Genichi.
The reason is that Kinoshita Genichi has basically never done anything very eye-catching...or he has done it, but the deeds have not been passed down. Therefore, Kinoshita Genichi's name often appears in various unofficial rumors.
According to these unofficial records: Kinoshita Genichi was an extraordinary talent whose swordsmanship was so high that it was as if he was favored by a god.
The first time he held a sword, he defeated the seniors in the sword hall.
At the age of 16, he left his hometown and traveled around, fighting and competing with masters from all over the world.
There are too many rumors about Genichi Kinoshita that are either true or false.
The only certain thing about this person is that there is indeed such a number one person, and his swordsmanship is indeed extremely strong.
Few people make big news as frequently as Ogata Issei, like a hermit... Therefore, people later gave Gen Kinoshita a title: The Hidden Sword Master.
As soon as Qingden finished murmuring, Sanazi on the side suddenly interrupted:
"This is just a rumor that is not true or false."
Sanako put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands and continued in a calm tone:
"'Ogata Ittōsai was the master of Kondo Uchizosuke' - there is indeed such a saying...but the truth of this matter can no longer be tested."
"The name of Ogata Ittousai is so famous. So over the past 70 years, there have been a lot of anecdotes about Ogata Ittousai that are not true or false that have been spread across the country."
"'Ogata Ittosai once passed by this place and wiped out all the bandit dens nearby'..."
"'Ogata Ittosai once gave me guidance on swordsmanship'..."
"'I was once rescued by Ogata Ittosai'..."
"There are so many kinds of rumors and so many names that it's impossible to tell which of these anecdotes are true and which are false."
"I think Mr. Kondo and the others also feel that 'Ogata Ittousai is closely related to Tenorishin-ryu' is difficult to tell whether it is true or not, so they didn't tell you juniors."
After Qingden listened carefully to Sanako's words, he nodded slightly:
"I see... it makes sense. Hahaha, speaking of the 'Twin Sages of Yiyuan'... A Wu, the hidden swordsman who is as famous as Ogata Ittousai has the same surname as you."
With a smile on his lips, Qingto cast a teasing look at Mai Kinoshita and continued in a joking tone:
"Isn't that Kinoshita Genichi your ancestor?"
"how could it be possible!"
As soon as Qingden finished speaking, Kinoshita Mai said angrily:
"Aonto, do you know how many people in this country have the surname 'Kinoshita'?"
"'Kinoshita' is not a rare surname that is unique and only held by a certain family."
"There are countless people with the surname 'Kinoshita' all over the country. It's impossible for everyone to be a descendant of Kinoshita Genichi, right?"
Qingdeng laughed and repeatedly said that he was just joking.
As Kinoshita Mai just said, "Kinoshita" is a very popular and common surname.
Aoto made such a harmless little joke with Mai Kinoshita just to liven up the atmosphere around him.
Sato Hikoro suddenly stood up and told anecdotes about the nature of Rishin-ryu and Ogata Isei - everyone regarded this as a trivial incident.
After a while, everyone was doing what they were supposed to do.
Those who are not full continue to eat.
For those who want to toast Kondo and Matsui Tsune, continue the toast.
Those who want to sing and dance to their heart’s content continue to sing and dance.
Those who want to "fight" continue to "fight"...
Kinoshita Mai quietly raised her vigilant gaze again, as if facing a formidable enemy.
However, she was doing two things at the moment.
Not only did he focus his attention on Sanako, he also turned his attention from time to time... to Souji, who was sleeping in a deep sleep.
Sanako once again keenly noticed Kinoshita Mai's gaze...and once again adopted a "cold" and "ignoring" attitude.
Although Kinoshita Mai acted very covertly... But at this time, Qingto finally noticed her little moves belatedly.
In fact, Sanako had just said to Mai Kinoshita in a neither sad nor happy tone: "It seems that Miss Kinoshita, you are not good at drinking. You don't even have the smell of alcohol on your body, and you are already drunk." , Qingdeng could already smell the faint smell of gunpowder permeating the relationship between the two women...
Why does Sanako go against Mai Kinoshita? Aomori doesn't know if this has anything to do with him. After all, he's still not sure whether Sanako views him as a "very close friend"... or in some other capacity.
But Kinoshita Mai is different.
Even a third party like Kiryu can see what kind of feelings Kinoshita Mai has for Aoto... Let alone Aoto, a person with normal business relationships?
Although it was just Qingto's speculation... he felt that it was almost the same - the reason why Mai Kinoshita was staring at Sanako with such a nervous and vigilant gaze at this moment was because of him. At the fireworks display a few days ago...
Qingden lowered his head and looked at the bowls and chopsticks in his hands.
At this moment, Qingden felt that the sounds around him were moving away from him - he was thinking intently. The high degree of mental concentration made Qingdeng feel that the small space with himself as the center and one step as the radius seemed to be cut off from the world.
——Don’t hesitate...!
After thinking this secretly in his heart, Qingdeng took a deep breath:
"My hands are stained by the sauce. I'm going to wash them."
After saying this, without waiting for Sanako and Kinoshita Mai to respond, Qingto hurriedly put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands, stood up with a whoosh, and walked quickly outside the banquet hall.
Qingdeng didn't go to the toilet or the well in the yard - he ran straight to the stairs leading to the second floor without stopping.
After reaching the second floor, Aomori took the familiar route and turned into the room where he, Saito, Nagakura and others lived together: between the diners.
Qingdeng dug out pen, ink, paper and inkstone from the locker where his clothes and daily necessities were stored.
Laying paper, grinding ink, and meditating - after completing this series of preparations, Qingdeng took up his pen and wrote something on the paper with a solemn expression...
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Trial Guard Hall, somewhere——
Kiryu held his hands on the window frame in front of him, looking through the open window at the distant scenery.
At this time, a magnetic middle-aged male voice called from behind Kiryu:
"Mamiya-kun. Sorry to keep you waiting."
"You are finally here..."
Kiryu let out a sigh of relief, then turned back - the Komaki couple strode towards him side by side.
"I thought you two didn't understand my code."
"Suddenly he said he wanted to relieve himself, and when he stood up to leave, he quietly reached out and touched the shoulders of A-Ming and I - I'm not old enough to even understand such a code." Komaki Goro smiled.
Kiryu then laughed:
"Gu Mu..."
"Mamiya-kun, there are no other people here." Goro Komaki interrupted Kiryu's words, "There is no need to pretend anymore."
"Ha...that's right."
Kiryu adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose.
"Well...even though I told you 'Long time no see' just now, I just called you by your pseudonym...so I'll just say it again."
Kiryu whispered softly.
Then, he showed a nostalgic smile.
"Long time no see...Ogata-kun."
"Yes." Komaki Goro...or Ogata, stretched out his hand and patted Kiryu's shoulder familiarly, "Mamiya-kun, you are well."
"We haven't seen each other in almost 3 years... or 4 years, right?"
"Really? I can't remember." Ogata shrugged, "Since I turned seventy, I have become less and less sensitive to time."
"Hahaha, this is also a common problem among the elderly. To me, the day when you and Lord Gendai dueled at Tianwang Mountain still seems like yesterday..."
"Both each other. The scenes of me and Uchizo Suke wandering around together are still before my eyes... In the blink of an eye, the future fourth-generation head of Natural Rishin-ryu got married."
Ogata walked slowly to Kiryu's side, and Amachi followed closely.
The three of them stood side by side in front of the large window, facing the blue sky outside the window.
"I won't go into the unnecessary opening remarks and pleasantries."
Kiryu said.
"I know that you two have many questions that you want to ask me, so I specially asked you to come out and meet alone with a secret code."
"Now, if you have any questions, just ask me."
As soon as Kiryu finished speaking, Atachi impatiently made a nervous voice:
"Mamiya-kun, what is the relationship between that 'Nioh' and Wu? Are they that kind of relationship?"
Kiryu seemed to have expected that Ogata and Omachi would ask this question first, and said calmly and calmly:
"You two actually know about 'Nioh'... This surprises me a little. Has Tachibana-kun's name spread to Kinki?"
Ogata said helplessly:
"Atachi and I are just living in seclusion in Kyoto, not in the mountains."
“Opening a wagashi shop in Kyoto—do you think this kind of life might become insular?”
"Although it has not spread on a large scale, the name 'Renou' has indeed spread on a small scale in Gyeonggi."
"Now that you know who Mr. Tachibana is, I feel relieved and don't need to introduce you to Mr. Tachibana in a long speech."
Kiryu took a deep breath.
"Because it happened recently, I haven't had time to tell many people, including you two, that I have accepted Mr. Ju as my disciple."
"Mr. Orange is now my close disciple...and also the one I am in love with, the Young Master."
The moment Kiryu finished speaking, the expression of a certain beautiful wife was dominated by strong shock.
Ogata's reaction was relatively calm - but a look of surprise still jumped out from between his brows uncontrollably:
"Mamiya-kun, you...accepted a disciple?"
As an old friend who has had a long friendship with Kiryu, Ogata knew how long Kiryu had spent and how much effort he had spent on finding someone who could inherit his legacy...but he had found nothing.
Kiryu smiled and nodded, and then told Ogata and Amachi the past between him, Kinoshita Mai and Aoto bit by bit, in detail.
Kiryu's eloquence is very good.
How did he and Kinoshita Mai meet Aoto...
How did he take a fancy to Qingdeng and accept him as a closed disciple...
How did he find out that Qingnobo and Kinoshita Mai had a crush on each other...
It only took Kiryu a while to tell Ogata and Omachi the entire story of the above-mentioned incident in detail.
After hearing this, A-Machi showed a very complicated expression:
"A Wu and that boy have a crush on each other... Mamiya-kun, are you... correct?"
Atachi's name for Aoden unknowingly changed from "Nioh" to "that kid".
"According to my observation, the young master really likes Mr. Ju. And Mr. Ju's feelings for the young master are obviously extraordinary."
Kiryu said calmly.
"The two of them went to the fireworks display together not long ago."
"In the past, the young master had always had little interest in makeup and dressing up."
"But recently, she has begun to take the initiative to learn makeup and pay attention to those good-looking clothes - Atachi, you are also a woman, I believe you must understand what this means better than me."
A-Machi: "..."
Amachi, who was silent, pursed his red lips tightly and clenched his hands on the window frame in front of him.
I saw the expression on her face change drastically... I just don't know what she is thinking or thinking about now.
Compared with Amachi who focused on the "relationship between Aoto and Mai Kinoshita", Ogata's focus was completely different——
"...Mamiya-kun."
Ogata, who had been silent just now, suddenly spoke up.
"Since you would choose to accept that 'Benevolent King' as your disciple... it means that in your eyes, that young man is the best among millions of people... Am I right?"
"...You can say that." Kiryu agreed.
The corners of Ogata's mouth turned up in a weird arc at this moment.
"Mamiya-kun, do you have wooden swords or bamboo swords in your thousand-story house? I would like to borrow one."
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