Chapter 59: Admitting Love, a Match Made in Heaven (Kejin) (Hebai Became...
The Shinsengumi left him capriciously and went to sleep comfortably, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga had to complete all the tasks assigned by the other party by himself.
He also noticed the strangeness of Hasebe's body. Although Tsurumaru couldn't see the spiritual power, the problem was reflected in the body of the Tsukumogami, the gray blade and the faded scabbard, he would not ignore it!
Call and ask Geta to bring the "national treasure" out of the police station, so as to avoid any more trouble. It would be terrible if the human beings of this era found out his true identity!
But on another matter, Tsurumaru did not follow his lord's instructions, but took Rantoshiro and Minghu back as soon as possible!
It is very likely that Yakiri Hasebe was hit by some inexplicable trick from the world of curse. How could the Shinsengumi be so confident in leaving the intact swords in the hands of others? !
Since the Shinsengumi has changed his plan and woke him up ahead of time, there is no need to trouble that "good friend"!
...How should I put it? Tsurumaru always felt that Geto Suguru was a strange person, and he couldn't trust him completely.
What on earth had he done to be wanted by the world of sorcery?
Even if the world is not black and white, if you stand against the orthodox sorcerer represented by Gojo Satoru, the probability that he is a bad guy is higher, right?
Hiding his identity in the bustling and chaotic Tokyo, and even repeatedly asking for his name to be kept secret, isn't this suspicious?
After the initial filter of being a good guy who saved the Shinsengumi faded, Tsurumaru Kuninaga became wary and felt that the other party seemed to have some plans - of course, he initially thought that this sorcerer had those kinds of ideas about him - but afterwards, everything was peaceful, and the other party did help them a lot objectively, so his vigilance faded a lot.
It's just that Geto Suguru always has a pure, dignified, selfless expression, which makes the Shinsengumi completely believe in him as if he were drugged, which makes the Tsukumogami, who is full of love for him, very unhappy!
Classifying unconscious jealousy as rational doubt, Tsurumaru intercepted the two swords before Geto Suguru could receive them.
We are about to end all this and return to Honmaru, but we should not underestimate the greed of humans and incur more risks! ——Tsurumaru spoke righteously.
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Jiang Jiu logged off from Baisuchuan, quit the game, thought about it, and logged back in to hang up - he had explained everything that needed to be explained, and let Tsurumaru act on his own.
He browsed the forum offline for a while and found that many people were complaining about a cursed spirit called "True Man" in the [Curse and Love] expansion pack. He thought that since it was singled out for complaints, it must be a relatively important NPC, so it would be good to learn about it in advance. So he clicked on it without thinking too much.
The original poster [Sleepless till dawn]: The real person is too crazy! I am obviously a friend of the curse spirit, and I go to him every day to improve my impression and support his ideals! I just heard that he can transform, and I want to experience the fun of using tentacles! In the end, I was dismembered by the curse spirit group, and I was given a CG of "Human Traitor, Flower of Evil Blood"!
1L [Insomnia until dawn] When I saw him with that innocent face, hugging my body with only my head left and smiling affectionately, I started to have Tomie phobia! The more I think about it, the worse I sleep, and my nerves are about to break down!
2L [Watching you get slapped in the face]: Although, aren’t you the one pushing the real person? Every day in the [Curse and Love] section, you affectionately call him “real person-chan” and shout everywhere: “I am different from you! You are a bunch of superficial humans who only care about looks! All you know is to revolve around Gojo Satoru! You can’t discover the beauty of “real person-chan”…” How about it, you got slapped in the face!
3L [六眼神子yyds]: I reply to this post on behalf of superficial humans: Has no one noticed the OP's XP? Respect, understand, stay away, run away.jpg
4L [Sleepless till Dawn]: Reply to 2L, 3L: My XP is different from others, what’s the problem?! Because it is said that all the players in the [Curse and Love] studio can’t avoid this special curse spirit! As long as you follow the plot, you will be abused by him sooner or later, so why don’t I just lie down and enjoy it? Anyway, I won’t give up!
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Then, for no apparent reason, a quarrel broke out downstairs. The point of the quarrel was: the special curse spirit "real person" caused psychological trauma to countless players, and some even quit the game because of it. Most people wanted the official to step in and strangle this NPC, while a few people felt that this curse spirit was like a cockroach that could not be killed and was really annoying.
The original poster who started the discussion defended the target of his complaints in his own complaints thread...
Jiang Jiu was stunned. He didn't expect that so many people would fall for this special cursed spirit!
Jiang Jiu, a player of the experience group, laughed in his heart: I didn't expect it! On the set of [Curse and Love], my Jiu Fangzhen was a "homebody" and had never met any "real people"!
This time, I won!
111L [三开马甲伤不起]: Is the real person's presence so strong? It seems that everyone is very angry... Why have I never encountered this? Woohoo, so curious~!
112L【六眼神子yyds】: It is reasonable to doubt the person above and he knows it himself.
…
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They happened to be talking about [Curse and Love]. After having enough fun in the forum, Jiang Jiu went straight to the Nine Square Array.
A black-haired boy in a light blue short-sleeved shirt was walking on the school road with an unhappy look on his face.
Half an hour ago, Gojo Satoru threw a key to him and asked him to go to the library to choose a weapon that was easy to use, saying that he wanted to customize it for him as a surprise.
Is a surprise that is announced in advance still considered a surprise?
Before I could find out the truth, the person disappeared again!
The key that was thrown at him hit his collarbone, and Jiu Fang Zhen kicked towards the place where the figure disappeared.
This rubbish didn't consider his eyesight. Is he going to grope his way through them like a blind man? There are so many types of cursed tools. If he touches something dangerous that he shouldn't touch, he will become the second Tiger Stick!
I heard that the high school's talisman collection is never organized, and even the two-faced Sukuna fingers are mixed with ordinary cursed tools! Isn't Gojo Satoru afraid that another of his students will die?
Thinking of this, he wanted to curse again, "You're sick!"
The bad teachers are sick, the ridiculously large technical high school is sick, and he who always associates himself with Yuji Itadori is also sick!
Why does he always have to think about it!
That damn idiot, he was so miserable that he would be executed sooner or later after swallowing the finger of the Cursed King, but he could still smile at him foolishly and heartlessly!
Hanging around all the time made him familiar with the pink block, and he had to rack his brains to think of a way to get along with them without being friends, but that guy died without permission after playing the role of a guide dog!
I'm so fed up with this kind of person! If you don't have the strength to survive, don't provoke him! If you provoke him, you'll die. He's no different from those people who used to stay away from him because they were afraid of the reputation of being a "madman"!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. Even the anger caused by Gojo Satoru running away after saying just one word was unreasonably attributed to Yuji Itadori!
The black-haired boy pursed his lips and walked towards the training ground where Fushiguro Megumi was, admonishing himself: Don't make things difficult for yourself! It's just leading the way! Fushiguro's dog does it ten thousand times better than him!
He should go find Fushiguro, or ask Fushiguro Megumi to give him the dog!
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"You've worked hard, Megumi!" Gojo Satoru appeared behind Fushiguro Megumi.
Fushiguro: “!”
The training ground blessed by the talisman was in ruins. Fushiguro Megumi was studying the use of shadows here alone, and was startled by the sudden appearance of the white-haired teacher.
“Woof woof!!” The Black Jade Dog, who was also startled, pounced forward and bit a mouthful of air.
"What are you doing here?" Megumi Fushiguro called back Tamakuni Kuro and patted his head as if to praise him.
Gojo Satoru chuckled: "I'm here to show some love to my lovely students~"
"Then go find Kugata and Kugisaki and don't disturb me while I'm training."
The big white cat felt wronged: "Hey, so heartless!" Then he slyly hung on the expressionless boy with the sea urchin hair: "Why don't you go with everyone? Are you secretly training by yourself because you are afraid of being surpassed by Xiao Zhen?"
Fushiguro Megumi glanced at the unruly teacher who was hanging on his shoulders by relying on his height.
"...No, I'm too weak. I don't have enough strength to protect others..."
"Oh, so you were inspired by the death of your companion! You're worthy of being Kei!" Gojo Satoru raised his thumbs high.
Veins popped up on Fushiguro Megumi's forehead, and he lowered his voice to the point of being unable to endure it any longer: "...Gojo-sensei, who talks about this kind of thing as if nothing has happened, is the weird one!"
"Huh? Is that so?" He tilted his head in confusion.
What on earth are you doing here? You immoral teacher!
But since you can't drive them away, why not just stay here for now?
Fushiguro Megumi pulled down the hand that was on her shoulder, and Gojo Satoru put it on her shoulder again like a big cat with a dirty paw.
Forcibly pressing the # sign on his forehead, Fushiguro Megumi spoke: "I have a question... Was Yuji's death really caused by Ryoumen Sukuna taking out his heart? As far as I remember, he was clearly..."
"It's cured, right?"
The corner of Gojo Satoru's lips curled up as he stood behind the young man. Fushiguro Megumi really asked this question. He was still wondering when Megumi would lose control of himself!
"Yes... After Ryoumen Sukuna lost control of his body, Yuji took over and kept him alive for at least five minutes. I should still be able to move before I lost consciousness."
"Hmm~ So what?"
"Mr. Ijichi also said that he was able to arrive in time because he received a call from Yuji that day. It is said that when he arrived at the scene... there was a large empty space in his chest. So, Yuji... did he appear again after Ryoumen Sukuna? Why didn't he continue to kill me?"
"Well, why?"
You've been just being perfunctory since a while ago! The shikigami user's fingers were itching to summon the jade dog.
"If you don't want to answer, just say so!"
Gojo Satoru let go of the angry Xiaohui and greeted him at the door: "Ah, Xiaozhen is here! Are you here to see Hui? You have such a good relationship! The teacher is so pleased!"
Fushiguro Megumi looked in the direction he was looking. The skinny Jiu Fangzhen was standing far away outside the door, his fingers supporting the door, his back to the sun and his head lowered. His expression could not be seen, only a dark aura surging uneasily.
“…”
Fushiguro Megumi was surprised: The Nine Squares didn't refute?!
"Xiao Zhen, come in, Teacher Gojo will help you and Xiao Hui pick out gifts~"
“…”
The master of ten shadow spells, the genius sorcerer was frightened by the silent attitude.
The atmosphere became serious, and Gojo Satoru stopped joking around and just stood there, thinking about something. It was obvious that he was unreliable.
Fushiguro Megumi's heart sank.
Has Jiufang fallen into that state again? !
He was a person who had witnessed the madness in the Nine Square Array field with his own eyes, and he would not be as optimistic as Gojo Satoru.
Oh no! That day outside the school, he finally calmed down the irritable Jiufang Zhen after learning about Yuji's death. If Jiufang had accidentally heard the conversation with Gojo teacher and was stimulated and emotional again, would his [bipolar disorder] have relapsed?
No! Hurry and appease!
Under Gojo Satoru's teasing gaze, Fushiguro Megumi slowly approached the black-haired girl at the door.
Yes, he and his predecessors have always believed that Jiufang may suffer from a more serious form of bipolar disorder.
The symptoms of "attack" are: silence at first (maybe self-control, or it may be emotions brewing), then the cursed power surges and overflows, forcing the "enemy" to retreat like tentacle, and finally it is very likely to violently bombard with cursed power, attacking indiscriminately!
Apart from the incident at the juvenile detention center, Fushiguro had the "fortune" of seeing Kyuubajin get angry again.
It was on the playground, and he was beaten up by his seniors in taijutsu. I don’t know what words touched the boy’s sensitive nerves, or it could be that the seniors were used to treating practice as actual combat, and accidentally revealed murderous intent during their instructions...
Anyway, Megumi Fushiguro, who was fighting with Panda-senpai more than ten meters away, only heard Inugami-senpai yelling "Run!"
His body ran away uncontrollably, and three seconds later, the grass where he was standing was lifted up by the cursed power, revealing the charred soil.
——"He's too easily angered! So green and sensitive! Even Yuta Otsutsukoshi, that bean sprout, isn't as good as him! I have to be very careful when dealing with him, and I can't get used to it!" After that, the Zen temple senior was no longer willing to practice with Jiufang.
Megumi Fushiguro can understand Kyuho's feelings better, but it's not entirely true to say that he can empathize with her.
Growing up in a garbage dump that is no different from the Zenin family, he was discriminated against and isolated because of his defects, called a "little lunatic", feared and used. He is sensitive to murderous intent and afraid of possible dangers, so he took the initiative to clear all sharp weapons in advance...
Not everyone has a strong mental quality like the senior sister from the Zen Temple. It is inevitable to suffer from mental illness if you live in such an environment!
Jiu Fang Zhen is such a person. Since he cannot relax for the time being, he can only adapt first. At least alleviate his symptoms and don't let him fall deeper.
He and Senior Inugami have adapted very well, and now they are the only two who can communicate with him normally in physical skills without being suddenly attacked by cursed bullets.
But if we talk about who has adapted best...it's definitely that guy!
No, rather than adapting, it’s more like he was the first to see Jiufang’s mental illness, and he was trying to “treat” it…
Really! Compared to that guy's familiarity, his "adaptation theory" is like escaping and giving up, like a loss!
Maybe it would waste the "healing" effect of Yuji, and make the progress worse! Damn it! If Yuji knew about this, he might not be able to rest in peace in his grave!
While Fushiguro Megumi was thinking about this and that, he walked forward slowly, making clear footsteps with each step to ensure that the Nine Square Array could hear someone approaching.
The breathing became softer.
He gently embraced the boy, as if to comfort a crying child. His expression was stern but his green eyes were gentle. Because he didn't want to be laughed at by the unscrupulous teacher, his voice was very low, and only the Nine Squares who were nearby could hear it: "Don't be sad, cheer up, we still have to move forward."
The boy in casual clothes did not resist. Was this a sign of acceptance?
Megumi Fushiguro ignored the burning gaze coming from behind him, took Kyuubajin's hand and led him across the threshold away from Gojo Satoru.
Jiu Fang Zhen followed him for a few steps in a daze, then came to his senses and shook off his hand.
Those words of comfort were slowly absorbed and digested by my brain.
What?! Do you think he is suffering for Yuji Itadori?!
Jiu Fang Zhen sneered in his heart.
You, huh! You totally misunderstood!
He won't lose control anymore! In fact, he is in a very good mood now!
——The Nine Square Array connects everything together!
The information was hidden, and Jiang Jiu only had a vague understanding of some unimportant inside stories. Even changing his perspective did not allow his memory to be effectively utilized. As a result, he did not realize it until now!
That white Shinsengumi really has no idea how his subordinate, the Tsukumogami, carries out their missions!
History! Preserve history!
From the conversation that he just heard by coincidence, Jiufangzhen learned that Fushiguro Megumi also remembered that Yuji Itadori was not dead at first!
When he woke up for the first time, Yuji Itadori was still alive and led him leisurely. Later, everyone told him that Yuji Itadori died in the juvenile detention center. When he refuted, they used that tone to persuade him carefully.
"Accept the reality and don't dwell on the past. If you're really sad, I'll use my belly to comfort you!"
"What nonsense are you talking about, you Bean Sprout No. 2? I don't have time to give you..." "Mentaiko!" "Hey! Maki! Stop talking!" He was suppressed and dragged away by others.
Ha! Really! Do you think he is so sad that he is crazy?
Why did everything change in an instant the next day after he fainted from the pain?
——Because the "outsiders" who came here, Shirasuga and the swordsman Tsukumogami, who do not belong to this time and space, traveled through time and space to "protect history"!
He didn't care about it before, and he rigidly accepted the changes in his life. After all, in such a terrible reality and such a boring life, he had already tried his best just to survive. If he thought too much, he would have lost the courage to go on.
But now he sees hope for change!
——Because of Shirasu Gawa!
Shirasuga is likely to be an accomplice in the murder of Yuji Itadori. The only explanation he can think of now is that Shirasuga's Tsukumogami went back to the "past" and killed Itadori in the past timeline.
But this is not the point! At this moment, Yuji Itadori is no longer important! No matter how complicated his mood was when he was immersed in memories before he came, at this moment when his soul is trembling, Yuji Itadori's death can no longer bring any touch!
——If time can be manipulated, if we can master the method of going back to the past!
——He can turn time and change fate! He can overwrite the past! This is a miracle!
Jiu Fang Zhen did not ask for anything else, nor did he covet more. He just wanted to turn back time to before the juvenile court. No matter if it was Shirasu Chuan or his Fusang Shen, please stop that fool who was so hot-headed that he let himself sink into the pressure and rashly challenged the invincible Curse King!
Who cares what the cost is? Who cares whether Yuji Itadori is dead or alive?
He wants to reverse time and space, change history, and ask God to return the eyesight that was taken away from him!
That’s right…
"Hey, Fushiguro, give me the dog."
"ah?"
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However, apart from the perspective of the Nine Square Array, from Bai Suchuan's standpoint, he could not easily agree to such a thing.
Jiang Jiu subjectively wanted to give it a try. The Nine Squares were indeed a bit miserable. Not long after the game started, they were given the debuff of [Light Delay]. This negative state could not be eliminated in a short time, and it was very likely to affect the progress of the next game.
It was pitch black in his vision, just like a blind person, so pitiful. I guess even if Yuji Itadori gets closer, he won't be able to see the Nine Square Array clearly.
But when Shirasu thinks with his brain, he feels that this is too risky! The most risky thing Shirasu has ever done is to come to the present world, and he must conceal this illegal private action from the government of time. After changing history, the existing timeline will be abandoned, and all causes and effects will be reset. The complexity of time and space has not yet been determined.
Lacking the courage, he dared not take the risk!
But now is not the time to think about these things. Regardless of whether he wants to help or not, Shirasu Chuan must collect all the swords in the current timeline, otherwise when the timeline restarts, it is unknown where these swords that are scattered outside the main circle will fall, and even their existence cannot be guaranteed!
After thinking this through, Jiang Jiu decided to focus on Bai Qichuan.
Of course, he won't admit it, but he's become a little obsessed with the role lately.
for example……
"My lord, wake up!"
Tsurumaru Kuninaga was wearing the same kimono from the Honmaru anime, squatting beside the bed like a little animal, his eyes twinkling. Shirasu actually thought he was a little cute.
"Dang, dang, dang! Look what this is!" Tsurumaru dodged to the side as if to seek credit, revealing the sword hidden behind him.
Bai Suchuan blinked his confused eyes hard, and was very surprised when they focused: "Chaos! And there's a Ming Fox!"
The sword that Ryoujin hadn't seen for a long time was placed harmoniously with Tsurumaru Kuninaga's body. It was clean and shiny, and it could be seen that it had been well taken care of during this period.
——It’s completely different from Hasebe’s good.
Bai Suchuan was both relieved and sad.
Seeing that the Shinsengumi was depressed again, Tsurumaru Kuninaga, who couldn't stand his expression, quickly changed the subject.
When Shirasuga was sitting peacefully at the dining table eating the "nutritious meal" that Tsurumaru had cooked up: thick omelette with hot peppers and yogurt and miso soup, what was coming was inevitable: he was strongly accused by Fusangshen.
"My Lord, you were too willful this time! You overdrew too much spiritual energy and slept for two whole days!"
The lively Fusangshen complained confidently: "You left me alone to run around and sleep comfortably, don't you get any compensation!?"
Bai Suchuan swallowed the thick omelette that burned his mouth with difficulty and felt that his oral sensory ability seemed to be failing.
But he did do something wrong, and Tsurumaru's accusation was correct.
He was in a complicated mood at the time, and the idea of escaping prevailed. Hasebe's misfortune had dealt him a heavy blow, and he was afraid that the other swords would also be in bad condition when they returned to his hands...
Even imagining this possibility would make one feel "unworthy of being a Shinsengumi" and feel so guilty that one would want to resign impulsively.
In the chaos, he subconsciously wanted to put aside the mess...
After all, "using up all my spiritual energy to wake Tsurumaru" is just self-admiration, right? If you torture yourself until you pass out, you can shirk responsibility by saying "I tried my best".
Subconsciously, he never felt that such hypocritical behavior was wrong!
It was not until Tsurumaru woke him up that he realized that leaving Tsurumaru alone to face the strange world was too much to handle, with his closest person in a coma and having to bear enormous psychological pressure... He was really going too far!
Seeing Tsurumaru pretending to be angry but actually smiling, Shirasu Kawai did not follow his implied meaning to refute him, but admitted: "I'm sorry, I was too selfish. I changed the plan without authorization and used 'sleeping' to evade responsibility. It was really despicable..."
Tsurumaru quickly stepped forward, picked up a piece of hot pepper and stuffed it into the mouth of the Shinsengumi: "Uh, lord, you'd better stop talking!"
"Ahem..." Bai Suchuan turned his back to Tsurumaru and covered his mouth to hide his humiliating expression. His voice was hoarse, but he said firmly: "What compensation do you want?"
The white-haired Fusangshen immediately sat up straight and said loudly without any shyness: "I want to help you replenish your spiritual power!"
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Bai Suchuan stood up in astonishment, and the chair made a long hissing sound due to his movement.
Ran and Minghu are both here! What is this guy talking about?
He looked back as if to cover up his mistake. The two swords on the knife rack did not vibrate in protest. After all, they could not raise any opinions like the humanoids.
But Tsurumaru Kuninaga tilted his head innocently: "My lord, what's wrong? Is it spicy? Have some of my homemade yogurt miso soup, it's super spicy!"
Bai Suchuan ignored his bad taste and instead carefully observed the other person's expression, trying to see something.
Of course he could see nothing.
Tsurumaru's expression was flawless, he looked completely happy when he was playing a prank, as if he had not said anything obscure and embarrassing just now, and he was the only one who was thinking nonsense!
Once again, Shirasuga felt the danger from his subjects who obeyed him wholeheartedly - the danger of their bodies and souls being coveted.
This made him realize that this was a man who had the strength to easily subdue him, but could restrain himself to the point of touching a butterfly's wings.
The premonition of danger was fleeting, and he was convinced by himself again: he was powerful but did not violate the law, and his sword was sharp but did not touch the frost and snow. The heart cage could lock up the tiger of desire, and Tsurumaru was never dangerous to him...
Moreover, he seemed to be softened in the warm water of Honmaru day after day. When he recalled the process of their acquaintance, his heart would swell up...
Is that hurdle really a hurdle for them?
Secular views, human hearts are hard to predict...
One of them is a Shinsengumi, the other is a Fusoujin, they are people from a secluded place, they only interact with the ordinary world for a few days, and other people's opinions are insignificant. The only thing that is difficult to overcome is his own gentleman's way.
Confucianism, family rules...
I admire the lofty mountains and the beautiful people.
He yearns for great virtue and kindness, and tries his best to emulate the sages. But now he is neither here nor there, and has taken "villainous behavior" for granted, not to mention being honest with himself and his heart.
Using morality and principles to paralyze oneself, pretending to be a gentleman, using vague and unreal excuses to get by, ignoring one's own heart, and despising the other person's feelings.
How could such a person be loved so much?
Now that we have it, how can we waste it lightly?
Bai Suchuan sat back in his chair, his eyes calm, looking straight at Tsurumaru: "Is this the compensation you want?"
Tsurumaru Kuninaga played dumb: "You mean 'drinking yogurt miso soup'?" He also said with a lost expression: "You haven't even tasted a bite since just now, is drinking my 'Tsurumaru special drink' a punishment? Oh! If you really can't bear it, forget it!"
This was so fake that Fusangshen wanted to say it in an aria tone. Anyone could see that he was seriously playing tricks.
"No," the human prince was very brave, but his momentum was interrupted by the joke, and it was a bit difficult to connect with the feeling. So, although it was a normal sentence, he said it stumblingly, as if it was a private matter that was difficult to talk about: "Yes, yes, the one you just mentioned, spiritual power..."
“……” Fu Sangshen opened his mouth, but was speechless for a moment.
Tsurumaru seemed to realize something, surprise and disbelief appeared in his eyes. He couldn't hold the chopsticks, and they fell into the plate with a bang, but the two of them had no time to pay attention to him.
After taking a few deep breaths, Tsurumaru tried his best to steady his breathing, smiling grimly and showing his joy on his face.
"If this is not a scare that the Shinsengumi specially brought to me," he timidly approached, but was allowed to approach. So he boldly picked up the long-haired human, holding his palms loosely on the other's waist, leaving enough room for struggle, but he did not encounter resistance, so he carried the Shinsengumi, who had a different meaning to him from then on, towards the bedroom.
Of course, don't forget to push the knife holder out the door.
With a snap, the door was closed. Rantoshiro, who only thought that Tsurumaru Kuninaga was laughing inexplicably, heard the last words: "My Lord, my Lord, whether it is spiritual power or anything else, I am willing to give it to you..."
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