Chapter 5: The Fright of Dig Dihe
Under the watchful eyes of One Man and One Knife, the little fellow, with only half of his head sticking out from under the quilt, let out an unhurried "howl", then stretched out one of its hind legs and scratched its neck contentedly.
Wu Hutui, who had excellent eyesight, could clearly see that as the little tiger moved, fine fluff floated out from its neck and fell on its owner's sheets and pillows.
"Ah, no, Xiaohu!" Wuhu was crying in his heart, with tears in his eyes, "Get off the master's bed quickly!"
It's over, I've gotten into trouble, please don't be angry...
Shirasu was not used to putting his bedding in a closet and spreading it on the floor of a Japanese-style room when sleeping, as the Japanese did. Therefore, he had already tidied his room to his accustomed state and slept on a bed of a certain height at night.
He was not angry when he saw this, but wondered: Can such a small tiger cub jump onto such a high bed?
He didn't know that the tiger cubs of the Five Tigers were not as powerless as they looked. Their tiny claws could easily tear apart human flesh, and they could jump as high as a person without any help.
Seeing that the five tigers were getting more and more anxious, Bai Qichuan didn't care about his messy appearance and hurriedly comforted them: "It's okay, the little tigers are very cute, we just had a lot of fun playing."
He stroked Wuhutu's hair gently, "They are very well behaved. I like your little tigers very much. You are welcome to bring them to play with me often."
Wu Hutui's eyes lit up.
He was a very shy child. Legend has it that this short knife repelled five tigers. In fact, this was just a rumor that was exaggerated over and over again! However, despite the rumors, he brought five tiger cubs with him after he transformed. He knew that he was very different from the rumors and would definitely be criticized... Therefore, he always had a timid attitude and was very unconfident.
He thought that the little tiger had soiled the bed and the Shinsengumi would be angry, but the owner gently stroked his head and liked the little tiger as much as he did!
Wuhutui likes his master very much!
Before Baisuchuan was tripped by the little tiger, he had planned to hand today's list of internal performances to Hasebe, and have him gather everyone together to read it out.
As for the list of names to be sent into battle, Hasebe has been assisting him in making decisions recently. He can only arrange different types of swords in rotation for expeditions and drills. However, after determining the era of the expedition, Hasebe can arrange the swords with the most suitable personalities or those that have existed in that period of history.
He didn't know his retainers well enough yet, so he rarely intervened.
However, since he happened to meet the Gokotsui, he was also interested, so he might as well go to the Hasebe of the God Bell Province to ring the bell himself. It was also a good opportunity to take advantage of the fact that there were still few people in the main circle, so he could get familiar with it. When there were more people in the future, he would definitely not be able to take care of everyone.
After tidying up his clothes, Bai Qichuan took Wu Hutui's hand and walked to the front hall.
Most of the tsukumogami got up very early because Shirasu Gawa was supervised by everyone and was not allowed to overwork. The new swords awakened every day were only one or two, and now there were less than ten swords in the Honmaru, so the courtyard was very empty.
Breathing the fresh morning air, Baisuchuan was in a good mood.
He rang the bell, and soon the Fusangshen came over.
Sometimes the tsukumogami from the same sword school would come together, like Tachitaro and Jitachitaro, who were brothers who lived together. However, they were both too big, so it was not convenient for them to do anything, and they moved slowly, so they were always the last to arrive. If they were not needed on the day, Hasebe would usually announce the list without waiting for them.
Gokotai and Maeda Toushirou are both tandos from the Awataguchi family. Currently, there are only two Awataguchi tandos in the Honmaru. When their brothers come, there will be many people living in one big bunk bed.
A few days ago, they both came together. Today, Wuhu Tui went out to look for his tiger. Maeda Toushirou came alone today and was a little uncomfortable. It will be very lively when the brothers come! And I miss you all so much!
Seeing the five tigers retreat, Maeda Toushirou ran over and asked, "Have you found the tigers?"
Gokotai looked at the Shinsengumi, and Maeda followed his gaze. Gokotai said, "We found the little tigers at the master's place." He couldn't help but confide his thoughts to someone close to him, "The master's palms are so warm..."
Maeda also looked at Shirasu Gawa standing on the corridor in front of the courtyard. The man stood there quietly, occasionally responding to the greetings of the mourning gods, with his back straight and his black hair neatly tied up with a hairpin. On his moon-white brocade robe, there was an embroidered bamboo pattern that shone with light, and he had a jade belt tied around his waist, looking like a gentleman.
"It's great that such an adult is our Shinsengumi..." Maeda Toushirou sighed.
Seeing that most people had arrived, Bai Suchuan took a step forward to indicate that he had something to say.
There are very few members now, and basically everyone will be assigned different tasks. When there are more people in the future, there will be no need to gather everyone every day.
Bai Qichuan didn't say anything opening. He had just greeted everyone who came over and now he got straight to the point.
"Today I'm here to announce the logistics list for everyone," he took out the note he had written last night, "Ma Dangban, smiling at Qingjiang."
"Hata Toban, immovable and walking light, Taro Taishou."
"As a chef, I also act as a singer."
"Doing laundry, Candlestickari Mitsutada."
"Hands together, Aizen Kunitoshi, Sayo Zuomonji."
After the list of internal roles was read, the few swords that were not selected quickly realized what they were assigned. The little fox could no longer hold back and asked, "Is Minghu going on an expedition?"
Shirasu shook his head and said, "No, Honmaru received news from the government last night that the government will open Osaka Castle. There are ninety-nine layers underground here. The tracing army inside has never been wiped out. As you go deeper, your strength will become stronger. You may encounter swords from the Awataguchi sword school, and there may be treasure chests buried there."
He saw that Gokotai and Maeda Toushirou were getting excited, and even Minghu looked up at him with burning eyes. He continued, "The next few people will form a team and march out of Osaka Castle!"
Yesterday, Yakiri Hasebe reminded him that Minghu and his companions were all swordsmen from the Awataguchi faction and had a close relationship. The short swordsmen missed their brothers very much, so he decided to put them into a team and work together.
"Minghu, Gokutui, Maeda Toushirou, Jiro Tachi, Kashuu Kiyomitsu," Shirasu-kawa paused and uttered another name: "Yakiri Hasebe."
Yakiri Hasebe suddenly heard his own name and raised his head sharply.
In the past few days, he had been assisting the Shinsengumi in handling official business and managing the Honmaru as a close attendant. In addition, before the opening of Osaka Castle, he had basically no battle missions. The Shinsengumi believed that he played a greater role in the Honmaru than on an expedition.
The last name on the battle list is by default the captain of the team!
It was not the team leader Kashuu Kiyomitsu who had experience in battle, nor was it Jiro Tachi who was currently the most powerful member of the team, but it was him, Suppressing Hasebe!
What a trust this is!
Yakiri Hasebe could no longer conceal his high spirits and bowed humbly, "Yes! I will definitely fulfill my mission!"
"Okay, no need to go too deep, do what you can, the most important thing is to return safely."
The people who went out answered at the same time: "Yes!"
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After breakfast, Shirasuga left the courtyard after watching Jiro disappear from the main castle in his battle uniform.
He had to form a team of six today, so he didn't have any attendants. Now he had to deal with the official duties that were assigned to the Shinsengumi by the capable Yakiri Hasebe.
How many resources does the Ninmura consume, how many resources does it harvest, how much is left over, and how much is given to the Sangami...
These trivial matters are really troublesome. Hasebe is really amazing for being able to do all these things! Jiang Jiu was so bored that he started to think wildly.
Jiang Jiu himself doesn’t like to do these things. After all, he is here to play games, not to work!
Isn't it enough to be a worker in the real world? Why do I have to work in the game?
But when Jiang Jiu is in Bai Qichuan's body, he will not have such emotions.
Shirasu is a true gentleman who combines knowledge and action. Although he doesn't like such tedious work, he thinks it's best to do it himself. He felt guilty about Hasebe taking care of everything a few days ago, and now he is just returning to his job.
Shirasu River was very calm.
He took a short break at noon and then went to forge his sword.
He already had some experience and knew how much time it took to forge a sword. Three hours and twenty minutes? It should be a katana or an odachi. Then he would not forge anything else today.
After all, he found that the longer he forged the sword, the more spiritual energy he consumed. He didn't want to faint again after forging the sword.
After being busy for an entire afternoon and processing a lot of tedious official documents in one go, Bai Qichuan glanced at the darkening sky. The sun was about to set, and the people who went out to fight hadn't returned yet?
Are you trying too hard?
Shirasu wanted to wait for them in the courtyard. This time it was a real battlefield, and the damage from the battle would not disappear just because they left Osaka Castle. He was worried that someone in the team would need to be treated immediately.
I walked along the way, but I felt a little bored. I turned a corner and went to the sword forging room to get my new sword out to show it to me.
This was a sword that was golden from the handle to the scabbard, especially the scabbard that had several golden tassels. Bai Qichuan couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Such a gorgeous style... It looks very similar to the original Taro Tachi! It must have been enshrined in a shrine, right? It doesn't look evil, but it has a very solemn divinity!
Shirasuka had a vague feeling that the Tsukumogami summoned this time would be as steady and otherworldly as Taro.
The knife was pulled out, and as the familiar light filled the room, the flying cherry blossom petals fell gracefully, but the figure in front of him was nowhere to be seen as expected.
Huh? Can summoning fail?
Where did the knife go? If I fail, will the knife disappear?
Before he could start to worry, a white thing suddenly shot out from his right side, instantly breaking through his social distance, and a pair of golden eyes suddenly appeared within reach.
“Yo!”
"Ah!" Bai Qichuan was frightened by the face that suddenly appeared in front of him. His body leaned back reflexively, but his lower body did not follow. His feet slipped and he fell backwards unbalanced in an instant.
When he fell in mid-air, he could see clearly that it was a Tsukosanggami with white hair and golden eyes. He was very handsome, but he couldn't pay attention to him at such a close distance.
When an untrained person falls backwards, he or she will either put his or her hands behind him or reach forward to grab something.
Shirasuga grabbed the white ball of fur on Tsukumogami's collar and strangled Tsurumaru Kuninaga, forcing his body to lean forward.
Of course, the mischievous Tsukumogami would not let the Shinsengumi fall to the ground in front of him, so he easily put his arm around Shiruseikawa's waist and helped him stand steadily.
"Hey, I'm Tsurumaru Kuninaga. Are you scared by your sudden appearance? Hahaha!"
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