I Was a Swordsman in Ancient Japan

Ezo land, the hiding place of the pirate ant Tong Chou Goro—

"Is there any wine?"

"Bring some more wine up here!"

"I'm used to eating venison from Ezo land. It's quite delicious. It's better than fish!"

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In the valley where Yitong Chougoro was hiding, there was laughter now.

Everyone ate, drank, and clamored happily.

The rare guests come to the door, let Anttong have a long time to be generous, take out all the precious wines and teas in stock, and vowed to have fun with the guests.

Miyabe sat side by side with YITong.

Sitting side by side together, the impact of the picture is really great. One is so ugly that it is difficult to look directly at it, and the other is so handsome that it is difficult to look away. The visual contrast effect can be described as top-notch.

The difference in behavior between the two is also very different.

YITong is holding a large wine bowl and pouring wine, while Miyabe sips wine very elegantly.

"Master YITong, we had a lot of hardship to find you at the beginning." Miyabe said in a joke, "We went to your western stronghold at first, but we rushed. Empty."

"Fortunately, we know the locations of all your strongholds. We found you a little bit along all of your locations, and finally found you."

"Hey! Don't mention it!" Yitong waved his hand, "A while ago, four of my subordinates were taken prisoner."

"Captured?" Miyabe asked rhetorically.

"My four subordinates are responsible for abducting that trust...what village are they trusting?"

"Tuohe Village." A subordinate beside Yitong reminded.

"That's right, that's the woman from Tuohe Village."

"As a result, I was accidentally caught by the barbarians in Tuohe Village."

"Although in the case of head-on confrontation, we certainly won't lose to a mere gang of barbarians. But fighting the barbarians head-on is also harmless to us."

"It's not worth showing off if you win, and you won't get any benefits. Moreover, even if you win, there will definitely be a lot of casualties."

"Fortunately, all of my four subordinates are new, and they only know the location of my old western stronghold."

"So after learning that my four subordinates were taken prisoner by barbarians, I immediately abandoned my old western stronghold and moved here."

"That's the case." Miyabe nodded, "Then Yat-sama, how about your harvest in Ezo this year?"

"This year's harvest is mediocre." Antton shook his head with regret, "A total of 18 good women were caught."

"I have sent someone in advance to ship this year's'harves' back to Iki Island in advance."

"Miyabe-sama, you came too in time. If it's a few more nights, you might really be out of luck."

"I originally planned to leave Ezo Land in 5 days and return to Iki Island."

Miyabe raised an eyebrow: "Yitong-sama, are you planning to go back so early this year? I remember that you always wait for Ezo field to enter spring before leaving Ezo field?"

"It's not going well in Ezo land this year." Yitong sighed. "The barbarians are a bunch of savages, and they are getting more and more difficult to abduct."

"This year, I have been busy, and only succeeded in abducting 18 women."

"Such inefficiency makes me no new feelings to stay in Ezo land."

"What's more, I heard that the shogunate sent troops to Ezo. The number of troops sent was several thousand."

"Although I don't know where the shogunate intends to attack Ezo land, since there are shogunate troops coming to Ezo land, it is better for me to leave as soon as possible to avoid being affected."

Miyabe nodded: "Did the shogunate send troops to Ezo... It's true."

"Before I boarded Ezo Land, I received the news that the Shogunate would send troops to the famous Red Moon Fortress."

"The number of troops sent by the shogunate is more than thousands. The shogunate and the northeastern feudal vassal ties together dispatched 10,000 troops."

"Ten thousand army..." Anttong was speechless, "A veritable army... Is the target the Red Moon Fortress... Has the Red Moon Fortress been captured? Are the Shogunate's army still in Ezo land?"

"I don't know about that." Miyabe shook his head, "but I think the fall of the Red Moon Fortress should only happen sooner or later. No matter how strong their fortresses are, it is impossible to stop the 10,000 troops of the shogunate."

"That's true." Anttong grinned.

"Master Yitong, since you originally planned to leave Ezo Land by boat in 5 days, the sudden visit of us who took the liberty to visit shouldn't cause trouble and trouble for you, and affect your plan to leave, right?"

"Hahahaha! No!" Anttong waved his hand boldly, "Anyway, leaving a few days earlier or leaving a few days later, it's not a big difference."

Speaking of this, Antcom seemed to be thinking of something, and after a pause, he continued:

"Miyabe-sama. After this trip to Ezo land, where are you going to go?"

"We are going to the Satsuma clan first, and then take a boat back to Ryukyu."

"Hahaha!" Miyabe slapped his thigh, "Satsuma Clan? That just happened to be with us who were going back to Iki Island!"

"Master Miyabe, if you want to go back later, why don't you let us see you off?"

Miyabe showed an unexpected look: "You want to give us a ride? Can you?"

"Of course!" Yitong said loudly, "As you know, Satsuma clan and Iki Island can be regarded as neighbors."

"Since we are on the way, we can naturally send you a ride."

"This way, it will be much more convenient for you. You don't need to go back to Matsumae to take a boat. Our boat stops in the bay not far from here, and it will take 5 days to get there."

"...Okay then." Miyabe smiled and nodded without thinking too much, "Then we will have Master Lao Yitong, you will send it off."

Having said that, Miyabe raised the wine glass to Yitong.

YT also quickly raised his own drinking bowl: "Hahaha! This is just a matter of effort!"

After speaking, both of them drank all the drinks in their glasses.

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In order to entertain the Miyabe group well, YITONG cleared the cleanest and most livable incitement in the valley for Miyabe and others to live in.

In the cave, Miyabe just sat down on the floor covered with straw mats, and a young voice with a slightly unpleasant color rang from his side nonchalantly:

"Miyabe-sama, do we really want to go back in that ant-tong boat from now on?"

"What?" Miyabe smiled and turned to look at the young man who said loudly, "Miko Shiba, don't you like to ride a Pirate Ship? This is a very rare experience. It is not always possible to take a Pirate Ship. ."

"It's not that I don't like riding on pirate boats." The young man called "Miko Shiba" shook his head.

"Why is that?" Miyabe asked rhetorically, "Just as the Anttong said, taking their ‘downwind boat’ can save a lot of time, and it’s not harmful to us."

"If you are worried that the pirate ship will be attacked by the government, you don't have to worry about it."

"It doesn't matter whether Japan, Tangtu, or North Korea, they are all implementing a closed-door policy. There is no need to worry about government ships chasing down pirates."

"I'm not worried about this kind of thing either." Miko Shiba whispered, "I just simply don't like YITong..."

"Master Miyabe, I don't quite understand-why did the lord spend such a great effort to send us to send money to that Anttong?"

"And also gave away a full 3000 tael."

"Although the 3,000 tael gold is not worth mentioning to us now, when I think of giving the money to that ant, I feel like I won't be angry..."

"We don't work with Yitong anymore. I really don't understand why the lord sent us to this bitter cold place to greet Master Yitong and give gifts."

"...That's it." Miyabe nodded gently, "It's not surprising that you have such a question."

"But this is what the lord would do, isn't it?"

Miyabe gave a gentle smile.

"The lord has such a character-he is merciless to the enemy and rushes to kill him. He is generous and generous to his subordinates and friends."

"Although it is terrible for the lord to start a fire, most of the time he faces his subordinates and friends with a smile."

"The lord has had a very friendly cooperation with Anttong before. Faced with the requirements of the lord, Anttong can always complete the requirements on time and on the amount. The lord likes such subordinates and friends the most."

"For the lord, YICT is his good friend."

"Treat friends, this is how the lord is-even if he doesn't work with you anymore, he still remembers you and is willing to spend a lot of money for you."

"Furthermore—it is so kind to YT, there are also some interest considerations."

"Our main base is now in Ryukyu. We rely on smuggling trade to make money."

"Yet's main base is on Iki Island."

"Yit's main activity area overlaps with our main activity area in many ways."

"Therefore, in the future, there may be occasions where Antcom is needed to help. Therefore, always maintaining a good relationship with YT is far more advantageous than disadvantages for us."

"...Miyabe-sama, I understand what you say." Miko Shiba sighed lightly, "but I still don't like that ant."

"It doesn't matter if you don't like it." Miyabe smiled gracefully. "To be honest, I also don't like this ugly man."

"But diplomacy is like this-even if you don't like the other party anymore, you still have to smile at them."

"Okay, let's talk about it. Let's all get ready to sleep."

"Miyabe-sama." At this time, a hoarse, old voice sounded, "Do you need to organize a vigil tonight?"

The speaker is a bald "Mediterranean" middle-aged man.

The appearance of this "Mediterranean" is extremely terrifying-his eyes, where there should be eyeballs, are empty.

He is a blind man without eyes.

But such a blind man was holding a knife.

"Well... let's organize people to watch the night." Miyabe said slowly, "After all, the heart of defense is indispensable."

"Mr. Morimaru. You will be responsible for the selection of the night watchman tonight."

"I see." The blind man...that is, Morimaru bowed to Miyabe, then used a knife in his palm as a guide to find the way, and walked away quickly.

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Ezo Land, Matsumae Clan, Matsumae Castle—

Ogata and Amachi stared at the scene in front of them in a daze.

What appeared in front of the two of them was a spacious avenue in Matsumae Castle. On both sides of the avenue were row upon row of shops, and the avenue was filled with crowds.

Pedestrians who came to pass the time wandered aimlessly on the street; large carts pulling goods rammed; I don’t know which big family is traveling slowly in a sedan chair...

What passed into the ears of the two was the noise from the boulevard with loud voices.

The sound of the ground being trampled on by human feet; the screaming of vendors; the clamor that erupted due to some small friction among pedestrians...

Looking at the scene in front of him and listening to these sounds coming into his ears, Ogata felt like a world away.

They returned along the same way they came, and it took them an unknown amount of time to finally return to the Matsumae Castle of the Matsumae Clan.

They finally returned to the city of agricultural society.

How long have you been in Ezo land with Ah Ding? Ogata has not remembered clearly.

I just remember that when they first entered the Matsumae Clan, it was still a cold winter, and now the Matsumae Clan is about to enter spring.

After returning to the Matsumae Clan, Ogata clearly felt that the temperature in the Matsumae Clan had warmed up a lot. People like Amachi with a physique of a normal level can keep out the cold with just 3 pieces of thin clothes.

After spending a few months of tribal life in the territory of the Ainu, looking at this very modern and lively street in front of you not only makes Ogata feel nostalgic, but also feels like a life away.

"It's been a long time since I saw so many people, and I feel a little uncomfortable." Amachi, who has been living in a house not used to Ainu people, showed a relieved expression on his face as he strove hard. Stretched.

"It's almost noon." Ogata raised his head and glanced at the sun above his head. "Let's go to lunch. What would you like to eat?"

Ah Ding nodded obediently: "Finally, I can eat the long-awaited Japanese cuisine... or soba noodles and rice balls, which are more suitable for me."

Ogata didn't know Matsumae Castle, after all, he had only been in Matsumae Castle for one day before. He randomly found a passerby who seemed to be idle:

"Excuse me, I want to ask—where is the nearest restaurant from here?"

pedestrian:"…"

When the idle-looking pedestrian turned his head to look at Ogata, his eyes showed disgust.

But after seeing the double swords around Ogata's waist, the pedestrian immediately suppressed the disgust in his eyes.

Although his actions to suppress the emotions in his eyes were quick, Ogata still clearly captured his subtle expressions and emotional changes.

I saw this pedestrian quickly conceal the emotion in his eyes, holding his breath:

"Go straight along this road, and then turn right again to find a street with many restaurants."

After that, the pedestrian walked away from Ogata quickly.

Ogata, who was stupid in the same place, watched the pedestrian walk away in a daze.

"... Did I read it wrong?" Amachi, who had been standing next to Ogata just now, also stared at the pedestrian's rapid departure. "When the man was talking to us just now, was he holding his breath? "

"You don't seem to be mistaken..." As soon as Ogata finished saying this, he suddenly heard a "buzzing" sound above his head.

Ogata looked up—it was a fly hovering over his and Amachi’s heads.

Ogata realized something suddenly, put his nose close to Amachi's neck, and inhaled hard—the smell of salted fish went straight into Ogata's nostrils.

Only then did Ogata realize what had happened:

On the way back from Kanto Village back to Matsumae Castle, Ogata and the others naturally did not have the conditions to take a bath or something. In this bitter cold place, it is impossible to take those who can get numb with just a touch of cold. Of river water to take a bath. Therefore, the taste of the two of them has long become the same as that of dried salted fish by the sea.

But because both of them are used to smelling each other's body, their noses automatically filter their body odor...

"I said..." Ah Ding turned pale as if he had discovered something terrible. "Are the two of us really smelly enough to attract flies?"

Ogata lifted his head from Amachi’s neck and looked around—the pedestrians around were walking around Ogata and the others, intentionally or unconsciously, making the surroundings of Ogata and Amachi seem to have an invisible circle. The protective cover is normal, separating Ogata and pedestrians.

"...A Ding, before we have lunch, let's go find a bathhouse and take a bath..."

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After taking a good shower and eating lunch, it's 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

Time is far from late to the point of "saving everything until tomorrow", so after lunch, Ogata and the others went to find the "smuggling" that Lin Ziping had told them before. Dingjiang House for business.

Matsumae Clan is only a small feudal clan, so Matsumae Castle, as the Matsumae Clan Hall, will naturally not be much larger.

Ogata and the others only asked a few passers-by to find the location of Dingjiangya.

Dingjiangwu is a general-looking grocery store, located on the corner of a street where people are crowded.

After entering inside, you can see a counter facing the entrance of the store. Behind the counter are two young people sitting side by side.

Ogata didn't talk too much nonsense. He rushed to the counter and burst out the secret signal Lin Ziping had told him before: "A piece of reed crosses the sea."

After hearing the secret signal that Ogata burst, the two young men sitting behind the counter raised their eyes, and after taking a meaningful look at Ogata, one of them stood up:

"You two, please follow me."

Ogata and Amachi followed the man up to the second floor of the shop and entered a room on the second floor.

In the room, there is a middle-aged man leaning against the window, holding a smoking gun, snorting.

"Mr. Shirataro." The young man who led Ogata into the house said to the middle-aged man in standard honorific words, "These two want to take a boat."

The middle-aged man turned his head and glanced at Ogata and Amachi: "I see, you can go down first."

"Yes."

After the young man made a sound, he walked out of the room quickly.

"You guys, sit down first." The middle-aged man greeted Ogata and Amachi to sit down.

"The two of us want to take a boat back to mainland Japan." As soon as the buttocks touched the tatami, Okinawa said straightforwardly, "Where will we land? How much will it cost? When will we leave?"

"Well." The middle-aged man waved his hand to Ogata, "Don't be so anxious."

"Let me introduce myself."

"My name is Shirataro. You can think of me as an intermediary who helps people get on the boat."

"Although I don't know who you were introduced to us, the information you got seems to be a bit lagging behind-we don't carry samurai anymore."

After that, Shirataro glanced at the double swords around Ogata's waist.

"Huh?" Ogata frowned. "Don't carry samurai? Why?"

"This was a month ago." Shirataro took a hard puff of cigarette, and then slowly said, "A month ago, we brought a few samurai to Ezo land."

"But those warriors fought on the boat halfway through."

"And the reason they fought was just because of the shirking."

Sheodang—one of the reasons why the classic samurai broke out in street quarrels and even armed fights.

The katana is known as the soul of the samurai, so there will always be some demon people who are furious when their saber is touched by others.

Therefore, we often see such a scene on the street—a certain samurai wants to hack to death just because the scabbard was touched by someone else.

This kind of contradiction caused by the saber being touched by outsiders is collectively referred to as "sheathing".

"This is not an accidental case. Compared to civilians, samurai are more likely to cause various troubles."

"Because the samurai all carry knives, after the samurai makes trouble, it is quite tricky to deal with."

"We have suffered a lot because of the samurai troubles."

"A month ago, our boss finally couldn't bear it anymore."

"Anyway, the number of samurai who will come to board the ship is far fewer than the civilians, so the boss decided a month ago that he would never let the samurai aboard the ship from now on."

"So you didn't come in time."

Speaking of this, Shirataro shrugged.

"If you came a month earlier, you would be able to board the ship."

"But the woman next to you can get on the boat. After all, she is not a samurai."

"Why is it that the samurai is forbidden to go on board just when I need to go on a boat..." Ogata twitched his mouth, "Can't you just get along? I'm different from the samurai with a faulty head, and I will never make a fuss. What trouble comes out of it."

As soon as Ogata's voice fell, Shirataro straightened his waist abruptly, and said in a tone of righteousness:

"Of course not."

"How could we let you on board because of your side words."

"In the past, many people promised us that there will be no trouble. What happened?"

"This is the rule set by the boss, and I can't change it."

"All in all-if you insist on asking to board the ship, then no matter what you say, the only thing I can answer to you is ‘please go back’..."

Shirataro talked endlessly, constantly emphasizing how important the rules were and how strong his determination to defend the rules was.

In the middle of Shirataro's talk, Ogata didn't listen anymore-memories of the past came to Ogata's mind at this time. At this moment, Ogata remembered Kinoshita Lin, who was also his friend.

Rin Kinoshita has shown Ogata several times a skill that is extremely easy to use, no matter how the times change.

As long as this skill is used, many difficult troubles can be easily solved, and many difficult enemies have to bend their knees.

For Kinoshita Lin's god-level skills, Ogata had also been greedy.

But after going through hardships, Ogata finally slowly mastered this god-level skill, and gradually tasted the sweetness of this god-level skill.

While Shirataro was still chattering, Ogata silently reached into his arms.

Then he found out a small sum of money.

"Oh, Mr. Shirataro, I almost forgot about this-I just found this small sentence gold at the door of this room. Is this small sentence gold yours?"

"—If you insist on boarding, there are actually loopholes in the rules that can be exploited." Shirataro is still righteous, UU reading www. uukanshu. com "As long as you pretend to be a civilian. Take off your saber and wrap it in cloth, disguising yourself as a civilian, so that you can board the ship easily."

The unsatisfactory God-level skill that Kinoshita Lin possesses is the "money ability."

Although this kind of remark may make it a little unacceptable for many "Magic Samurai" who are overly obsessed with katana and swordsmanship, Ogata still wants to shout out: The money ability is really easy to use!

"Pretending to be a civilian..." Ogata threw the small judge gold in his palm to Shirotaro, whose eyes had been glowing green since just now. "This method is acceptable..."

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It is now the final volume of this book, so the author plans to reveal to you from time to time the basic settings of this book that everyone can easily overlook.

I wonder if you have noticed: Except for the first and second volumes, the male second in every volume of this book is changing.

The second man in volume 3 and 4 is Mamiya, the second man in volume 5 is Makimura, the second man in volume 6 is Genichi, and the second man in volume 7 is Matshinbu. Everyone can guess who the second man of this final volume will be~