Chapter 38 The Source of Time
Since the last meeting, the three major families have remained silent. It's hard not to suspect they're plotting something sinister. Han Zhou is already preparing to investigate the origins of time in this country.
A gigantic, snow-white nine-tailed fox traverses the river of time. The purplish-blue waters are studded with starlight, beautiful and dreamlike. But as the cold boat approaches its source, it also discovers the problems with the river of time.
Time possesses immense power, and given its corrective force, it should be impossible for something like a time-traveling army to be created.
Because all the vengeful spirits and evil thoughts imprisoned by the "time reversal" in the river of time have been released.
Not everyone dies without regrets. Humanity's negative emotions and the immense obsessions at the time of death are captured by the "time reversal" and purified as time passes.
However, now that the [Time Reversal] has been disrupted, it's impossible to capture these vengeful spirits and obsessions. They have fled into history, thus forming a time-traveling army attempting to alter the course of events.
As for the culprit who destroyed the [Time Reversal], Han Zhou believes that the three major families are inextricably linked to it.
After learning the reason, Han Zhou quickly left the River of Time.
Back at the citadel, Hanshu began arranging the sortie team. A new historical node had recently been unlocked, but when Hanshu saw the location for this sortie…
She hesitated for a long time before deciding on the list.
Location: Ikedaya
Captain: Kashuu Kiyomitsu
Team members: Yamato no Kami Yasusada, Horikawa Kunihiro, Izumi no Kami Kanesada, Yagen Toushirou, Ran Toushirou
Today's attendant was Hizamaru, who keenly sensed Hanshu's emotions. He took the sortie schedule.
"Is there a problem with the deployment location this time?"
"I'm a little...worried that they might encounter my past self."
Before they set off, Hanshu prepared to give them some instructions about the mission. When he arrived at the courtyard, the Shinsengumi swords were chatting and discussing where they would be deployed. Ichigo Hitofuri was giving some instructions to Ran Toushirou.
"My Lord"
The swords greeted her in unison upon spotting her, and Hizamaru stood beside Hanshu, confirming the location of their deployment.
"The required travel date is the fifth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar in the first year of the Genji era."
Upon hearing the timing, the Shinsengumi swords were taken aback.
"That's not..."
"It was the Ikedaya Incident." Hanshu looked at them. She knew that the swords of the Shinsengumi were all nostalgic for their former lords, and so was she. But she couldn't go back.
“Go back and see them. There's no need to rush back from this mission.” She fixed her gaze on Kashuu Kiyomitsu.
"Besides that, there's a very high chance you'll encounter me at that time."
What?
Kashuu Kiyomitsu paused for a moment before quickly asking, "But, wasn't our lord helping Okita-kun find medicine at that time?"
"The Admiral himself possesses healing powers. Perhaps going out to find medicine is just an excuse for him to secretly accompany Okita-kun." Yagen had already guessed the cause of this matter.
Han Zhou nodded in affirmation. At that time, he could no longer participate in Okita Souji's life and could only watch from the shadows.
"I will leave a formation on you so that humans cannot see you. But... this cannot hide my past."
Go see him one more time, take this opportunity.
Han Zhou watched them leave and sighed as he stood in the corridor.
"Master, wouldn't you like to rest for a bit?" Hizamaru asked Hanzhou with some concern.
"Thank you, Hizamaru. I'm fine," Han Zhou said, turning to leave the courtyard. "It's just a little regrettable."
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Meanwhile, the tsukumogami, transported by the time converter, had successfully arrived at the Ikedaya. Kitsunenosuke, who was accompanying them, checked the time and began reminding the captain of the expedition team.
"Lord Kashuu, the Shinsengumi will arrive at Ikedaya in about 30 minutes. This time-traveling army is not weak, please be careful."
"Don't worry, I won't let them succeed."
Kashuu Kiyomitsu gripped the hilt of his sword tightly; he was determined to protect the history that belonged to Okita-kun.
Ran and Yagen, both short swordsmen, had already detected the hidden Time Retrograde Army. Ran returned to relay the message to the other vigilant individuals, while Yagen, under cover of darkness, sneaked out to catch the Time Retrograde Army off guard.
Snap—
The sound of arrows whistling through the air came from behind, only to be cut down by Horikawa Kunihiro who arrived in time.
"Be careful, Yagen," Horikawa Kunihiro said with a laugh.
Thanks.
"Wow, this is quite a large force," Izumi no Kami Kanesada remarked, looking at the Time Retrograde Army gathering in their direction.
"We absolutely cannot let them change history! An Ding, let's go!"
"We can't lose to them, Guoguang!"
"Of course, Mr. Kane!"
Kitsune-no-suke, who was hiding in the shadows, sensed the footsteps and quickly darted out. He discovered that the Shinsengumi had arrived at the Ikedaya shop earlier than he had anticipated.
Oh no! We need to tell California immediately.
"The Shinsengumi have arrived! Your Highnesses, please be careful!"
Even if they aren't discovered by humans, the Time Travel Army will definitely be seen!
"Tsk, everyone, hurry up!"
Kashuu Kiyomitsu raised his hand to block the bone snake that was attacking him, and Yamato no Kami Yasusada took advantage of the opening to cut the bone snake in half.
Okita Souji, who had been following Hijikata Toshizo into the Ikedaya establishment, frowned slightly. He looked out the window but saw nothing; he had just heard the sounds of fighting.
That's so strange.
"What's wrong?"
Noticing Okita Souji's movements, Hijikata Toshizo asked in a low voice
"It's nothing, I probably misheard," Okita Souji shook his head.
The spirits outside breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; they had almost been discovered. Okita-kun was as perceptive as ever.
Having completed their mission, they all chose to stay behind, observing this chapter of history from the shadows. When they saw Okita Souji coughing up blood due to tuberculosis, Kashuu Kiyomitsu and Yamato no Kami Yasusada both instinctively took a step forward.
"Sōji!" Hijikata Toshizo quickly helped the fallen Okita Sōji to his feet, fending off the charging enemies while leading him in retreat.
During this battle, Kashuu Kiyomitsu also broke the tip of his blade.
"Kiyomitsu" Yamato no Kami Yasusada looked at the man with superb swordsmanship, his heart filled with mixed emotions. "If only Okita-kun didn't have this illness."
"Idiot Yasutada, how could such a thing... possibly be possible?"
Before they could grieve for long, a clear, familiar voice interrupted their thoughts.
Who are you?
The spirits quickly turned around, and there stood [Kanfune], dressed in a white yukata. Her long black hair was tied in a high ponytail, just like the Kanfune in the citadel.
[Han Zhou] sensed the power within them, as well as the array she had set up. She had already sensed something.
"So that's how it is. You revealed your true form by relying on my power."
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