At this moment, there were not only more than 20 warriors from the two feudal clans of Choshu and Satsuma, but also Nakamura Hanjiro, who was known as the killer.
Zhang Heng only has one rib in his hand. No matter how good his sword skills are, he can't beat four hands with two fists.
In addition, Zhang Heng also considered the possibility of taking hostages. Among them, the most valuable one is undoubtedly the leader of the Choshu clan and an important figure in the overthrow of the Tokugawa faction, Takasugi Shinsaku. Although he seems to have only a few days to live, as long as Zhang Heng can Putting a knife to his neck can make a room full of people afraid to move.
However, Nakamura Hanjiro, who is inseparable from Takasugi Shinsaku, obviously exists to deal with this situation. Nakamura Hanjiro is sitting there. Although he is as silent as a stone, Zhang Heng can feel that his attention has been It has never left my body.
This is also normal. Among the people in the room, only Zhang Heng and Gabriel were not members of the rebel faction. Compared with Zhang Heng, who was carrying a knife, the French businessman looked harmless. Even an idiot can spot a threat.
Of course, Zhang Heng's sword is very fast, faster than most people think.
If Zhang Heng suddenly attacks Takasugi Shinsaku now, Nakamura Hanjiro may not be able to protect Takasugi Shinsaku, but Zhang Heng's goal is not to kill Takasugi Shinsaku. If he really kills Takasugi Shinsaku with a knife, he will really poke a hornet's nest. No one in this room would let him go.
No one is afraid of one-on-one Zhang Heng, but in such a small space, if so many people swarm him, the situation will undoubtedly become very dangerous.
Since Takasugi Shinsaku's threat failed, Zhang Heng could only do the next best thing and try to use the French businessmen around him as a shield. The rebel faction undoubtedly did not want Gabriel to die here. Leaving aside the diplomatic troubles, the most important thing was Once Gabriel died, no one would help them transport weapons and troops to Kyoto.
But on the other hand, they also need to consider the trouble caused by letting Zhang Heng leave alive and causing the news that Takasugi Shinsaku is still alive to spread.
After Tokugawa Yoshiki knew this news, he would definitely guess that the overthrow faction was preparing to deal with him as the shogun. No matter how stupid he was, he would definitely not come to Kyoto to put himself in danger again. In addition, he met the members of the Return Group and the Shinsengumi. There is a high probability that the ronin responsible for the assassination will be ready to take action, and there is no guarantee that the Ikedaya incident will not happen again.
Zhang Heng has never been a person accustomed to leaving his life to others to make decisions.
Zhang Heng would not be surprised if these warriors from the overthrow faction chose to keep Gabriel even at the cost of his life.
After all, although the person responsible for transportation is difficult to find, losing a collaborator is easier to accept than having the entire plan exposed.
Therefore, Zhang Heng had already made up his mind. No matter what, he would retreat to an open area outside the house first, so that no matter whether he fought or fled, he could take the initiative. So when the deal was halfway through, the two parties finalized the big framework and prepared When further improving the details, Zhang Heng said that he needed to make it easier.
Takasugi Shinsaku nodded in agreement and joked with him with a smile that it was dark outside and asked him to be careful not to slip and fall into the toilet.
Except for Nakamura Hanjiro's face that has never changed for thousands of years, everyone else smiled when they heard this, and the atmosphere seemed harmonious. The French businessman also patted Zhang Heng on the shoulder to express satisfaction with his service tonight, and said that he would do it again when he went back. Give him a raise, but Takeuchi is the only one still drinking alone in the corner, not knowing what he is thinking.
Zhang Heng stood up, pushed open the shoji door, and walked outside the house. When the shoji door closed behind him, Zhang Heng saw the maid who blocked the way before in the courtyard.
She stood in the darkness with a lantern, like a ghost, looking at Zhang Heng and said, "The latrine is on the other side."
"Thank you, but I want to go out and take a breath first." Zhang Heng said.
The maid was indifferent when she heard the words, and just repeated in a tone without any emotion, "The latrine is on the other side. If you suddenly don't want to be inconvenienced, please go back to the house. It's cold in April, so be careful of catching a cold."
As if he didn't hear her warning, Zhang Heng smiled and stepped on the ground in the courtyard.
The maid sighed, and after all, a complicated expression flashed across her cold face, "I'm afraid you don't know the meaning of this step."
"No, this is just the first time I've heard of a tea house that only allows entry but not exit." Zhang Heng said as he walked towards the maid.
"This is really... such a pity." The maid shook her head, holding the handle of the knife with a pair of slender hands, and then looked into Zhang Heng's eyes and said seriously, "It's my duty, please forgive me."
As soon as she finished speaking, a sharp blade struck Zhang Heng on the back of his neck.
The man who attacked Zhang Heng was originally standing on the long tiles of the tea house, as quiet as a black cat. It wasn't until Zhang Heng took the step that represented death that he suddenly fell from the sky and at the same time swung this weapon as fast as he could. One chop.
This is the sword technique of the night that belongs to the assassin. It is silent, just like death itself. It may also be mixed with ninjutsu from Kai, making it difficult for people to guard against it.
The blade in his hand was about to touch Zhang Heng's neck, but the next moment a sword came out of nowhere and pierced his chin first, and then the blade continued all the way from the top of his head. It emerged with mottled blood, which also fixed the fear in his eyes.
This Ribazashi gifted by Chiyo's parents is indeed a good knife, and its sharpness is comparable to that of some famous knives.
Then the veil on the attacker's face slipped, and Zhang Heng recognized him, or it would be more appropriate to call him her.
It turned out to be a geisha who had been dancing in the house before.
This is indeed a secret stronghold of the Overthrow Sect in Kyoto, and those geishas who look so tender are also dead soldiers trained by the Overthrow Sect just like the maids in front of them.
"This is troublesome." Zhang Heng also sighed.
The area of Youji Tea House is not small, and there are many geishas and waiters inside. If they are all dead soldiers of the Overthrow Sect, then Zhang Heng will be very lively tonight, but now it is impossible to turn around and go back. There are also many samurai inside, and there is also a man who killed Hanjiro Nakamura. In comparison, the outside is open enough for him to use his skills.
The maid holding a lantern in front of her companion was indifferent when she saw her companion dying tragically. Perhaps in order to repay Zhang Heng for saving her from committing suicide, she did not immediately draw her sword and rush over, but just stood there, waiting quietly for Zhang Heng. Heng grabbed the knife that he had inserted in the yard before.
"I've heard about the name of Gion for a long time. It's my first time here. I didn't expect that guests are required to fight their way out here. Bad review." Zhang Heng said as he pulled out his sword, "In that case, come here if you want to die! "
