I Was a Swordsman in Ancient Japan

Chapter 294 Kyoto's Red Light District (Part 2)

If it were someone else, after hearing the word "intuition" from Shenshan, they might scoff.

But Mucun is not like this.

After hearing Shenshan's words, Mucun's expression became more serious and dignified.

"I also expressed my thoughts to Mr. Toda. It's a pity that Mr. Toda can't listen to me at all..."

"Of course." Mucun replied blankly, "You have never had a good relationship with Toda Tadahiro, and he seldom listens to your 'enemy', doesn't he?"

Shenshan only shook his head with a wry smile, and didn't go to Mucun's words.

"Toda-sama has taken back all the law and order rights in Kyoto from me."

"Now I can't even move even one Tongxin in Kyoto."

The official rank of the governor of the capital is higher than that of the governor of the town of Kyoto.

Toda Tadahiro, the governor of Kyoto, has the power of public security in Kyoto. And the priority is far higher than Kamiyama Eshinosuke who is the leader of the Kyoto town.

With just a word from Toda Tadahiro, Kamiyama will become a polished commander who can't even mobilize a concentric.

"...Tadahiro Toda, did he take the wrong medicine? As far as I know - he never cared about the security of Kyoto, did you leave all the security work in Kyoto to you?"

"Why is he so concerned about the security work in Kyoto now? He even issued an order to arrest Ogata Yidaosai so efficiently in the whole city."

"The reason why Toda-sama is so concerned about this murder case is purely because he wants to catch the murderer before tonight's banquet starts, so that he can have more in tonight's banquet." It's just bragging about capital."

"banquet?"

"The lord of the Owari Domain—Tokugawa Munemu-sama. You should have heard of his daimyo, the daimyo who likes Gion Matsuri very much."

"He came to watch the Gion Festival again this year."

"Not only did he come to watch the Gion Festival this year, he also obtained the qualification to use the Ninomaru Garden of the Nijo Imperial Palace from the Shogun."

"Tokugawa Munemu-sama will hold a grand banquet at the Ninomaru Garden of the Nijo Imperial Palace tonight."

"At that time, all dignitaries and dignitaries in Kyoto and surrounding areas will participate."

"If the murderer can be caught before the banquet starts, Toda Tadahiro will be able to boast to everyone at the banquet again that he is in charge, and the law and order in Kyoto is so good. It only took less than a day to catch him. murderer."

"Master Toda is so concerned about this murder case. Another reason is that this murderer has already affected the holding of the Gion Festival."

"I have received reports - because the murderer has killed so many people and has not yet been caught, many citizens are now panicking."

"If the Gion Festival does not go well, it will definitely displease Lord Tokugawa Munemu, who came to watch the Gion Festival."

"So in order to avoid being scolded by Munemu Tokugawa, Lord Toda must face up to the murder case that has affected the Gion Festival no matter what."

"I can't move any of the Yori, Yori, and Okabiki in Kyoto right now."

"If I don't investigate this case, I'm really unwilling."

"My intuition is telling me crazily: a group of people are planning something else, bigger and more dangerous, and this murder of more than 40 people in a row is just to draw the attention of our Kyoto Prefecture force."

"When I think about it, I can't sleep or eat."

"So—Makimura, I need your help."

"I need you to help me investigate this case in depth and find out who is behind this scene!"

"...Master Shenshan. You think too highly of me." Mucun laughed at himself, "I have been a ronin for two years, and I don't know how to investigate the case."

Shenshan ignored Mucun's self-mockery.

Just staring straight at Mucun's face...

Mucun seemed to be staring at Shenshan uncomfortably,

The self-deprecating look on his face faded away.

Finally—— let out a long sigh.

"...Let me talk to my companions first."

"companion?"

"Hey, hey, Master Shenshan, what is your expression? I have been wandering for two years, so I must have a new companion?"

"They are all important companions to me. I have to consult with my companions before I can give you a clear reply."

"...I see." Shenshan nodded.

...

...

Kyoto, inside a certain hotel.

"Come on, Katsurokuro, try it."

"My lord, this is...?" Shimada respectfully took a cake-shaped mochi from Lin's hand.

"This is the Jinguozi I tried to make just now - Yisheng Cake, please help me try it and see how it tastes."

"Yes... um! It's delicious! Sweet!"

Looking at Shimada, who was eating the Yisheng pancake she tried just now, which was extraordinarily sweet, a satisfied smile appeared on Lin's face.

After eating up the Yisheng pancakes, Shimada raised his eyes to look at Lin in front of him.

Then, with a cautious look, Chao Lin asked:

"That... my lord... are we really going to try to rescue Senior Mucun...?"

"Sheng Liulang, you are so annoying! This is the first time you have asked me this question? Don't go! Let that idiot eat a few days in prison by himself, and let him reflect on himself in prison!"

Hearing Lin say such words in such a firm tone, Shimada showed bitterness.

Just when Shimada was about to say something more, Asai suddenly broke into the room:

"My lord! Mucun is back!"

After that, Asai turned his body to one side, revealing Mucun standing behind him.

Hearing Asai's words and seeing Mucun's tall divinity, Shimada was taken aback.

Before he had time to react, he felt a gust of wind hanging in front of him - Lin, who was standing in front of him, ran towards the pastoral village in a hurry, holding the knife.

Lin first walked around the pastoral village, and carefully looked up and down the pastoral village.

Seeing that Mucun has good skin and flesh, and there is no injury on his body, Lin's originally tense expression relaxed a little.

"Mihachi...how did you come back? You shouldn't have done anything strange to get out of prison, right?"

"My lord, this is... a long story."

...

...

Mu Cun summed up all the things that happened in the prison just now in the shortest possible words.

"...that Shenshan Eshinosuke invited you out of the mountain." Lin looked thoughtful, "It seems that Shenshan trusts your character and ability."

"... After all, we have worked together for five years."

Mu Cun responded softly.

"I came here to negotiate with you, my lord, so that Master Shenshan let him go."

"...Not bad." A slight smile appeared on Lin's face at this moment, "This is a good opportunity."

"A good chance?" Shimada on the side asked doubtfully.

"One..." Lin raised her right hand and rubbed her thumb and index finger together, "It's a good opportunity to get some benefits from the Kyoto Prefecture..."

...

...

Nearly half an hour later——

"Hey! Someone just saw the figure of Ogata Yidaosai! He fled in that direction!"

"Okay! You guys go search that alley!"

"yes!"

"You guys, go there!"

"yes!"

...

Tongxin and Gang Yin, who commanded his subordinates in an orderly manner, searched every nearby street meticulously and somewhat scary.

After receiving a report that a samurai who looked like Ogata Ittosai was found in his ramen shop, Yori immediately cooperated with the rest of his colleagues to search the surrounding area centered on this ramen shop.

The suspect's escape had been witnessed several times just now, and the scope of the search was thus narrowed little by little.

Although all the blocks in Kyoto are in the shape of a grid, there are large and small, long or short avenues and alleys all over the interior of the block and between the blocks.

When every official envoy enters a remote and dark alley to search, he will feel the pressure suddenly increase, for fear that Ogata Yidaosai will suddenly pop out in a dark place ahead...

"Hey, this alley seems to be safe too."

"Well...it seems to be true."

The two Okabiki who were searching a certain alley were asking and answering.

Although a large number of Okaki have been transferred to this block, there is still a serious shortage of manpower.

Gang Yin were divided into groups of two or three, and searched every surrounding street.

Holding the lantern in their hands, they illuminated the last part of the alley that was not covered by light, and after finding nothing abnormal, the two Okabiki breathed a sigh of relief.

After such a question and answer, the two carried their own lanterns and began to walk out of the alley.

However—they just turned around when they suddenly felt a gust of wind blowing from above them...

Kara.

There was the sound of bones being broken.

One of the two Gang Yin turned his head and saw his companion had his neck broken by a young man.

Before he could scream, the young man let go of his companion whose neck had been broken, and rushed towards him...

...

...

【Ding! Use Shiranui Ninjutsu Shiranui Jutsu to kill the enemy]

[Gain 75 personal experience points and 70 experience points for ninjutsu "Shiranui Ninjutsu\