Chapter 3 Three, the road of thorn and hazel
Sakamoto Ryoma hurriedly retreated, using the willow trees by the bridge as cover, avoided the shadow, and drew his sword.
got windy.Ryoma felt his mouth dry.It's not because of fear, although he is a catalog-level master of the Oguri style, it's the first time he has fought with a real sword.
The man stood on the bridge, raised the knife above his head, motionless as if rooted, and seemed to have extraordinary skills.Longma raised his sword to his chest.He didn't intend to make the first move, but if the opponent made the first move, he would cut it in half.
Who could it be?Long Ma thought to himself, if he seeks revenge, he will admit to the wrong person.I just set foot on this land, so I can't possibly offend anyone.Could it be?But suffering from being unable to speak.If you make a sound, the opponent will follow the sound and cut you off.
Ryoma suddenly wanted to test each other.He changed his posture.Sure enough, the figure opposite also moved.To his surprise, the man had good eyesight.However, Ryoma is short-sighted, and it is very disadvantageous to compete with people at night. Not only will he misread the timing, but the target of the attack is also very vague.
At this moment, a lantern suddenly lit up on the other side of the bridge, and then there was a voice, like a resident here.The sound of their loud conversation was getting closer.Long Mafang felt that his reaction just now was extremely ridiculous, so he smiled and said: "Brother, you have admitted the wrong person."
Unexpectedly, the man followed his voice and slashed at him.Ryoma received the move with the handle of the knife and pushed it upwards.The opponent immediately lost his footing.Relying on his height and strength, Ryoma used the blade of his sword to force the man's left neck.The man resisted desperately, Longma swept his legs.As long as he uses this trick, all opponents will fall.
"Ah!" The man fell to the ground in response.Ryoma rode up on him, put the knife on the opponent's neck, and asked, "Is it Tsuji Zhan?"
"kill me."
"If you come to seek revenge, you will wrong me. Just to be cautious, I might as well tell you that I am from Tosa." Hearing the word "Tosa", the other party shook for some reason.
At this time, the lantern behind was approaching.Long Ma turned back and said, "Can I borrow the light?"
Probably because Ryoma's voice was very calm, the passers-by didn't run away. Instead, they nodded and bowed as if they were going to watch the excitement, and handed over the lantern.Long Ma beckoned and said, "It's too far away, come closer."
"is it okay?"
When the light shone on the assassin's face, Ryoma almost yelled. "Okada Izo?"
This person became the later "Murderer Izo", who was as famous as Satsuma's Tanaka Shinbei and Higo's Kawagami Hikosai, which made the people of the capital frightened.
Longma took Yizang, crossed the Gaoli Bridge, and arrived at Liangti Town. He called for two sedan chairs, pushed Yizang into one of them, and said, "Get on the sedan chair first, and then I'll listen to you when I get to the inn."
They arrived at Tianma in a sedan chair, and entered an inn called Kyoya Jiro Zuofang in Baxuan's house.The 300,000 koku passenger ship on the Yodo River to Fushimi is moored in this area.
The inn clerk took them to the second floor, and the two immediately ordered food and drink.
"I'm so tired." Long Ma leaned on the pillar of the alcove, bent his right leg, put his left leg flat and coiled up, and put it under his right leg. "I hide you and be patient. I have been called Tang Lion since I was a child. Sitting on my knees is too uncomfortable, and I can't sit."
"I've heard about it."
"Could it be that my bad comments have spread to Kitashincho?" Ryoma pretended to make the other party feel at ease.
Yizang lowered his head, carefully peeking at Ryoma.Seven generations of the Okada family have been ashigaru samurai, and this humble attitude has penetrated into Izo's bones.After the wine was served, Ryoma picked up the jug, filled two bowls, and picked up one of the bowls. "Hum." He handed it to Yizang.With a flattered look, Yizang raised his hands above his head and took it.According to his status, he cannot sit with Ryoma.
"Small panic."
"Izo, you're welcome. This is not Tosa. Sit closer and don't worry about your status. Here, we are just slugs from Honmachi and murderers from Kitashinmachi."
"It's an overstatement to say that the little one is a murderer."
"Hey." Ryoma said in Tosa's dialect, "I was at Koryo Bridge just now, didn't I almost get killed by you?"
"That's because..." Yizang said with a mournful face, "I've identified the wrong person. If I had known it was you, Master Sakamoto, I wouldn't have chopped it off. I just want some money."
"It's so bold that you want to do this in such a place. Do you know what kind of government office is across the bridge?"
"Nishimachi Magistrate's Office."
Ryoma deeply thinks that this kind of person is the most difficult to deal with.Usually be cautious, once something is urgent, you don't know what you will do.
"You might as well tell me about you. I promise you that I will not be a third party. The only thing I can praise about me is my strict mouth."
"I know." Yizang knew Ryoma very well.
However, Ryoma knew very little about Tibetans.The Bodhi Temple of the Okada family and the Sakamoto family is the same temple, and they have seen it twice.In addition, Ryoma has heard that although this person is only an ashigaru samurai, he is a directory of Kagami Akechi.
Okada Izo said that he originally escorted the feudal lord to visit Edo, but because of his father's sudden death, the group leader kindly allowed him to leave the team, and he is now rushing back to Tosa.
"My condolences are changing. Is Lingtang still alive?"
"There's only one girl left."
"Oh, what happened to the money I spent on the way back from Edo?"
Perhaps because Longma's ancestors were merchants, he was different from ordinary martial arts children. No matter what happened, he always thought of practical problems first.
"The head of the group raised a memorial ceremony for me for the road. But I waited for two days at Shimada's inn, and got cholera in Hamamatsu. I spent all my money, so I had to change into civilian clothes and pretend to be a The appearance of visiting Ise is like a beggar, wandering all the way to Osaka."
"Isn't Tosa's vassal warehouse in Nishi-Nagabori in Osaka? That's where gold and silver were raised for the vassal. Why didn't you think of going there to borrow money?"
"It was precisely because of this thought that I came all the way to Osaka, but the chief there said that he would not lend money to the ashigaru samurai, and asked me to find an acquaintance to try and drive me out."
"The chief of the inn said so?"
"yes."
"Who is it?"
"I can't say his name."
Although Yizang is an ashigaru, he is also a samurai, and he cannot betray anyone.
"Then I won't ask." Ryoma said with a gloomy face.The matter is not unrelated to him.Among all the feudal domains in Japan, no feudal domain is more troublesome than the hierarchy of the Tosa domain.No matter how capable a villager is, he can't participate in the vassal government. He can only become a scholar, or learn swordsmanship like a dragon and horse, and open a martial arts gym under the city.This is the greatest dream a young Tosa can have.And an ashigaru like Yizang dare not even have such an extravagant hope.
"There is no way out, so you go to the street to kill people?"
"I'm ashamed. I heard that Koryo Bridge is a place where shops in the shipyard often pass by, so I hid beside the bridge."
"How many people were killed?"
"Not one was killed."
"I'm the first?"
"Ashamed."
Ryoma untied the wrapped bag and poured the gold and silver inside onto the tatami.
"There are fifty taels in total. Thanks to luck, I am lucky to have a rich family. It is said that the things given by God should be shared with others. I will ask my family later, and it is not difficult to ask for any amount. You can take half of it first."
"Ah, this..." Yizang had never touched a gold coin at such a young age, and his heart felt like a deer just looking at it, "I don't dare to accept rewards without merit."
"After the funeral, there must be some expenses. Take it. If you don't take it, I will make this scandal public. Okada hid in Gaoli Bridge in Osaka, robbed and murdered people. If this word spreads, it will be exiled at least, or executed at worst."
Even so, Okada Izo firmly refused.Longma was finally annoyed, and said, "That's fine. We'll go back to Gaoli Bridge now, and we'll do a few tricks. Go to the bridge first and hide in the shade. I'll pass by again. You don't have to be polite, just kill me." If you win, lay down my body and take the money. That's how it is."
Yizang obediently lowered his head.
"What's the matter?" Longma raised his knife and stood up, his expression changed.
Yizang secretly raised his eyes to look at Longma, expecting that the young master seemed serious, so he intentionally acted panicked, waved his hands wildly, and said, "Ah, wait a minute. Accept these little gold ones. Your big one Well, the small ones are unforgettable."
"Yizang," Ryoma said still sullenly, "I'm glad you understand. But it's too contemptuous for a dignified samurai to humble himself just for a little money, and it makes me feel like I'm giving a favor. This is not my original intention. We Let's drink and forget about it."
"I feel sorry for the little one."
Ryoma was about to speak when the shopkeeper came and reported that the boat to Fushimi was about to leave.
Ryoma breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Stay here. I'm going to Fushimi by night boat." After speaking, he fled to the pier.
Surprisingly, there are very few passengers.After getting on the boat, Ryoma sat at the stern, borrowed a quilt from the boat boss, and lay down.
He recalled the incident just now, feeling a little unhappy.The reason is not Yizang, but his own behavior.That's just like Shi En and others, self-righteous.In this way, even if you don't change from hiding to someone else, you can only beg for mercy like a favored dog.
It seems that money is really complicated.Since childhood, Ryoma has never worried about money, so this incident has a great impact on him.He never expected that the five-foot man would be on the ground like a dog for such a small amount of money.The elder brother said that going out can understand many people's sophistication, perhaps this is also one of the practices.While thinking, he dozed off.After waking up, he looked out from under the eaves of the thatched boat, but it was too dark outside to see anything.The boat pushed aside the reeds and sailed against the current.
After Ryoma's boat left Tenma Hachigen's house, he traveled upstream for forty miles upstream. When he reached Hirakata, Hezhou, he could already hear the crowing of cocks from the villages on both sides of the river, but darkness still shrouded the river.
Small boats selling local products flocked here.At first, Long Ma thought he was here to find trouble.Rice cakes, stewed dishes, wine, all kinds of gadgets, and sketch paper are all available, and the captain yelled loudly:
"Do you want rice cakes?"
"Do you want some wine?"
"Do you want to buy a sketchbook?"
They shouted as they leaned the boat closer.Seeing that the customer didn't buy it, he swore and swore away.Not only this kind of passenger ship, even if there are daimyo or various big names on board, they are all like this.
The people here are amazing, Longma secretly sighed.It is said that during the Battle of Osaka, the villagers along the river all defected to the shogunate to provide them with convenience.Tokugawa Ieyasu said with great joy: "I will be the prize. Whatever you want, just say it." Then, the head of the village asked respectfully: "The despicable people are vulgar, please allow them to sell local products to the passenger ships in the Yodo River, according to their true colors. Talk. It’s very fortunate for me to be like this, and it’s very fortunate for the villagers.” Therefore, this evil custom was bestowed by the general, of course, this is just a legend.To outsiders it may sound like foul language, but to locals it is perfectly normal.
Ryoma took out some money, bought a piece of rice cake, and lay down under the blanket, chewing like a child stealing food.I do not know when, fell asleep again.
When I opened my eyes, the sky was already white.Where is this?He was still looking out under the eaves of the boat. It was still dark outside, but he could already vaguely see the shadow of the mountains on the shore.Suddenly there was the sound of a pipe being tapped on the side of the ship.Long Ma Xunsheng turned his head and asked, "Where is this?"
The man didn't answer.Looking at his attire, he looks like a businessman, with a short stature but a big face, giving people a sense of incongruity.The man seemed to be sitting next to him when he boarded the boat.Only then did Ryoma realize that this person hadn't slept since boarding the boat and had been smoking silently all night.
"You don't have ears?" Ryoma laughed.
The man glared at Ryoma and said, "Of course it's grown."
The tone was very arrogant.Ryoma was annoyed. "I ask you where is this?"
"It's not far from Dian."
He looks like a businessman who goes out a lot.
They stopped talking after that.After a long time, the man suddenly smiled and said, "You are the young master of the Sakamoto family, right?"
Long Ma was very surprised, how could he know my origin? "How do you know me?" Long Ma didn't dare to take it lightly.
"Didn't you say it all yourself, my lord?"
"Where did I say that?"
"By the Koryo Bridge in Osaka."
Ryoma tried hard to remember.So, this person saw the fight between him and Izo Okada.
"Who the hell are you?"
It can be seen from the eyes that this person is not an ordinary traveling businessman.
"Ha. I'm going to sleep with Fujibei later."
"What a strange name. What do you do for a living?"
"I'm a fingersmith." In the dark, Fujihei laughed in a low voice, "But I don't think I'm a small thief, and I was considered a leader among my peers when I was young."
"I can't believe that my step is actually the gentleman on Liang?"
"That's right, my lord, please speak softly."
"Ah, that's right." Long Ma lowered his voice and said, "It's really surprising. I'm a countryman with little experience. I didn't know that there are people like this in this world who don't hide their identities."
"My lord is just joking. I'm not a salesman. There's no one in my profession who doesn't hide anything. There's no such fool in the world. I just tell you the truth because I like people like you."
Fujibei said that since the Koli Bridge incident, he followed Ryoma and Izo to the inn of Tenman Hachigen's family. "If you don't have this hobby, you won't be able to do this job. I had something to go to Yuanzhou, so it's not a waste of time."
"Which room did you live in when you were in Kyoya?"
"You are next door."
So he heard all the conversation between Yizang and Longma.
"My son, you have been deceived. Although Shan Tian Yizang does not seem to be a bad person, he is not lying when he says that his father will return home after his father's funeral, but he said that he was forced to rob and kill because he ran out of money. This is a lie full of flaws."
"how do I say this?"
"In the flower street and willow alley in Daban Island, there is a family called Ding Zifeng Lu Qingbingwei, which is quite famous. There is a girl named Chuhe there. Well, it doesn't matter what the girl's name is. He must be infatuated with that girl before using it. I have exhausted all the money. As far as I saw with my own eyes, he spent five days in the T-shaped bath. So now he is probably using the money you gave him, my son, to spend time and money in the brothel."
"really?"
"No lie."
"If you want to hide this guy, you must take pleasure in it."
Thinking of Yizang's thoughts, Ryoma smiled.He was born to be happy, and what happened to Izo originally made him feel uncomfortable, but now after listening to Fujibei's words, he felt much happier, as if he had also gone to spend time and drink.
The sun hangs on the west mountain, and the boat arrives at Fushimi.
While Ryoma was packing his luggage, Fujibei was very attentive. "My lord, where are you playing at Fushimi?" There were people around, and he changed his tone as a businessman.
"Indeed. There is no place to go."
"How about this, there is an inn in front of the villa, called Teradaya. The owner, Isuke, was a good man, but he passed away last year. Now his widow, Toshi, is in charge of the inn. This woman is a woman washed in Edo water. People from Kyoto have the sophistication of Edo women and the elegance of Kyoto women.”
"Oh. Also your accomplice?"
"Don't be kidding." Fujibei suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Outside I am Fujibei, the owner of a pharmacy in Edo. I look for Fujibei for gold sore medicine and bruise medicine. Buyers from all over the world believe me. I I have never told anyone about my career, but you are the first one, my lord. I don’t want you to appreciate my love by saying this.”
"I will not accept the kindness of a gentleman on the beam."
"It's heartless."
As soon as the two arrived at Terada's house, the proprietress took the stage and came out to greet them.
"This young master is Ryoma Sakamoto, a retainer of Lord Tosa. He will soon become the best swordsman in the world, so please take good care of him."
"Are you going to Edo to learn swords?" Toshi asked Ryoma with his big black eyes.Seeing Ryoma nodding, she spoke in a Kyoto accent again, "Oh, that's really hard work for you."
Although she looked admiring, the tone sounded like she was teasing.But this is actually a very common greeting in the Kyoto area. "Go to the capital for two or three days before leaving?"
"No, leave early tomorrow morning."
"Take a good rest before leaving. I will be your guide. Although Edo and Osaka are lively, the quietness of our capital, Fushimi, is also unique."
No one expected that this quiet capital would encounter a bloodbath in just a few years.Deng Shi would never have dreamed that the smiling young man in front of him would become a big shot in the shogunate.
She just thought at this moment, this young man is very cute, he has thick eyebrows and big eyes, he has the majesty of a Wu family, but he has freckles on his face, and his expression is simple and innocent.He is very likely to be favored by women, but he is also very likely to be supported by men. Maybe many people will work hard for this person.As expected of the proprietress, Dengshi sized up Ryoma with eyes that appraised the value of the goods.The friendship between Ryoma and Tooseki, who gave his life to look after him many years later, began at this time.
Just as he was speaking, the grid door opened, and a warrior stood there.
What a weirdo.The samurai stood at the door without saying a word, just looking at the people in the room.Dengshi pretended not to see it, and continued to talk to Long Mala.
Is it a headhunter?Only Sleeper Fujihei was secretly startled, but he didn't show his face, pretending to be an ordinary merchant, crossing his legs, grabbing something from the small bowl to eat.
The samurai quickly said "Excuse me", closed the door, turned and left.
This person came in a strange way.Fujibei deserved to be on the road for a long time, just now he had already looked down upon the samurai in a calm manner.
This is a ronin.The black clothes were covered in dust, and the pattern of six feathers saving hearts was printed on it.Although he is young, the hair on his sideburns seems to have been plucked, and he is bald, which shows that he has worked hard in practicing swords.There is something cold and gloomy about this person.
"Miss Boss, what was the name of that rogue just now in the check-in book?"
It was also the first time Dengshi saw this guest, so he clapped his hands and called the steward to ask him.
"He is the Oshu Shirakawa Ronin Hatsase Son Kuro."
"Is this a fake name?"
"How do you know?"
"That man had a fierce face and dark eyes, as if he had killed someone." Fujibei Wei said seriously, "Killed someone and fled to the end of the world, and then there were pursuers. I thought we were enemies, so I suddenly opened the door to confirm."
The next day, Ryoma and Fujibei left Fushimi.On the way, it rained for two days and was windy for two days.At the Kuwana Ferry, the wind was rough and the waves were rough. After waiting for the boat all day, the weather cleared all the way on the Tōkaidō. It was only now that Ryoma felt refreshed from the journey for the first time.After that, he stayed in Atsuta, Okazaki, Miyu and other places successively. By now, Ryoma was completely used to walking, and his feet became lighter.
I saw that ronin again when I ate rice cakes instead of lunch at a teahouse in Yoshida, Sanju.He was wearing a big bamboo hat with the eaves pulled low, and a long hakama that was so dirty that he walked into the teahouse.The long knife at the waist is very imposing, the handle is silver-white, the scabbard is black, and it is hung at the waist with a purple ribbon, which does not match the outfit. "Master Sakamoto, it's that person again."
Ryoma didn't answer, just ate his rice cake.
For some unknown reason, the man walked up to Ryoma slowly, took off his bamboo hat, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "I was rude that day."
Fujihei looked at Ryoma's face from the side, and was deeply impressed by his arrogance, so he turned his head to one side, did not answer, and ate rice cakes leisurely by himself.
"Excuse me for being so presumptuous." Ronin seemed annoyed, "I apologize for being rude that day. Don't you have ears?"
Ryoma still looked innocent, watching the passers-by and eating rice cakes.Judging by his expression, it seemed that he hadn't noticed that there was a big living person in front of him at all.
It's getting more and more interesting, and Fujibei is getting more and more intrigued.He had never seen such courage.But he can't just sit back and watch.The ronin was obviously irritable, his forehead was bruised, his blood was surging, and he was about to strike.
"Young Master Sakamoto, this young master over here just said something, did you hear that?"
"Oh?" Longma turned around with a smile and said, "Listen for me."
After finishing speaking, Ryoma put down the tea money and walked outside the shop.He felt a murderous aura behind him, but he showed no sign of fear.In front of him was a castle.It was the residence of Matsudaira Izu Mori Shimangoku Daimyo.Behind the watchtower, the white clouds surged, dazzling and dazzling, even more magnificent than the pictures.According to the itinerary, it should be early summer when we arrive in Edo.He had already forgotten about the ronin.
After walking about three miles, when he was about to step onto the earthen bridge in Ximu Village, Fuji Bingwei chased after him out of breath, and said, "That man jumped into a rage."
"Oh?"
"He said he was going to kill the young master. Who is stronger in his kung fu or your young master?"
"Of course it's him."
"I admire him very much. Just now he was about to draw his sword."
"What did he want from me?"
"It's nothing. That guy really has enemies. Although he is running for his life, he is also seeking revenge. In Fushimi Temple Tianya, he must have mistaken us for enemies and wanted to kill them. Just now in Yoshida's teahouse, he wanted to kill them." Ask us if we've ever seen a traveler like us."
"So that's why." Ryoma laughed.
"Why are you laughing?"
"I thought that guy was here to swindle money again. Tong Tian Yizang took some of my money in Osaka. If someone wants to leave again, I won't have enough to spend. So I pressed my money hard just now."
"You're joking again. I saw your face just now, but you were serious."
"My face? I've always been sullen."
"But there are many stories about the son. The life of the son will be very lively. The first time he went out, he encountered robbery, murder and seeking revenge."
He was also traveling with a thief, Long Ma thought.
"I don't know if that kid has read the check-in booklet in Teradaya. He knows your name. He is very stubborn, and he will definitely come to find trouble."
"It couldn't be better. It's just what inspired me to learn swords."
Fortunately, that person did not catch up. Ryoma and Fujibei stayed in Futagawa and Shirasuka successively, and then arrived at Shiomizaka.
When Longma came here, his eyes suddenly brightened.On the right is the six-hundred-mile blue sea of Enshu Beach; on the left, the mountains of Sanhe, Enjiang, and Suruga overlap with each other in thick and light, setting off the wash-like sky.And the protagonist in this magnificent scenery is Mount Fuji.This is the first time Ryoma has seen Mount Fuji.It has a magnificent color, the snow on the top of the mountain is dazzling red in the sun, but the foot of the mountain is like a thin layer of light blue gauze that is not windy.
"Fujibei, look at this beautiful scenery."
Fujibei was not very interested, and only glanced at it briefly.For him who has been traveling on this seaway for more than 20 years, this is really not unusual.
Ryoma stood alone in the wind, narrowing his eyes.In his young heart, the mountains and seas of Shiomizaka seem to be cheering for his great future.It is said that Mt. Fuji is the incarnation of the goddess Nogi Hanasaki Yahime. She must have known that I am going to Edo today, so she specially put on heavy makeup.
"Fujibei, you are calm."
"I'm used to it."
"You saw this wonderful scene for the first time when you were young, and you didn't move?"
"Hmm." Fujibei smiled wryly.
"That's why you became a thief. People who don't feel such a magnificent scene when they are young, no matter how talented they are, they can't become weapons. This is the difference between a man and a thief."
"My lord, you can talk. Then what did you think of when you saw this scenery?"
"I want to become the number one man in the world."
"My lord," Fujihei said sullenly, "That's your wild imagination."
"Of course. You can't take it seriously, and you'll forget it when you pass Shiomizaka. But people who are ambitious in the face of this situation are not the same as those who are insensitive."
When going downhill, the sun fell sharply.There is still four miles to go to the new house where I will stay tonight.Fujibei said as he walked, "I'm going to say goodbye when I arrive at my new residence."
"Is it because of a checkpoint?"
"That kind of thing is irrelevant to the villain, but if the two of us pass the test together, if I show my feet, I'm afraid I will hurt the young master."
"You can talk."
"If the young master thinks that the younger one can talk, the younger one will take the liberty to ask for something. I wonder if the young master can agree?"
"What is it?"
"Can you take me in as a servant?"
"Haha, I want to be the boss of the thief?" Ryoma smiled in surprise.
"Just accept me."
Ryoma didn't know how to answer for a moment.
"You don't want to, son?" Bedai Fujihei suddenly bent down, grabbed a handful of red weeds from the side of the road, and stuffed them into his mouth.Long Ma was surprised: "What is this?"
"Liu Cao." After saying that, Fujibei began to chew.
"How does it taste?"
"It's okay if you get used to it." After finishing speaking, he spat it out and said, "This red one is extremely spicy, but if you get used to it, it tastes much better than green lilies and red lilies. They say worms eat it." Liaocao, each has its own advantages. This is a panacea, which not only cures cholera, but also nourishes the essence and strengthens the kidneys."
"Why do you want to be my servant?"
"There's no reason, it's like eating grass."
After that, the two of them stopped talking and walked in silence for a while.At this time, the Golden Crow is falling to the west, but the reflection of Yuanzhou Beach dazzles the slope.After descending the slope, Fujibei suddenly said, "I can't express my love for you."
"You mean Liaocao?"
"No, it's you, son."
"Don't make fun."
"Master, don't be dissatisfied. Don't think that Sudai Tenghei is a fingersmith. He is also the most powerful fingersmith in the world. The number one in the world is now begging you to take me in as a follower."
"A fool talks big."
Fujibei couldn't understand the Tosa dialect, so he said with a straight face: "My lord, you must have made money." He spit out another mouthful of grass, and said: "In the past, people who did great things must have at least one person like me under their command. In this way, people can understand the situation of various places before others, and can see places that others cannot see. Emperor Tenmu has Kota Humi, Genkuro Yoshitsune has the bandit Ise Saburo Yoshimori, and Taiko Hideyoshi keeps Hachisuka Koroku. Now Hachisuka-sama's descendants have become the daimyo of the 257,000 stones of Apod Island."
"Hmph." Long Ma snorted, but thought in his heart, maybe it was true.
Ryoma was kicked out of the private school when he was a teenager, and then studied with his sister Otome, so he didn't have those stubborn preconceived notions in his mind.This statement about thieves certainly interested him.
Later, Longma organized the Sea Aid Team, which quietly became a force in the changing world.At that time, the heroism he instilled in the team must be because the words Fujibei said today are still in his memory.
"Even if the car breaks down or dies against the wind, or dies at the end of life, life is mortal. If you are a hero, your death should be heavier than Mount Tai."
"When something happens, don't forget the inhumane act."
"Piracy is a common occurrence on warships."
"Killing is a must for soldiers, and stealing is a daily lesson for ninjutsu."
"The thief is the mirror of the world that I know."
Ryoma and Fujibei farewell at the inn in the new house.The next day, he took a boat to Maizaka and drove for eight consecutive days. When he arrived in Edo, it was already early summer.
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