different warring states of japan

Chapter 2137: I can only try my luck

The summer heat is scorching, and even the coast of the Seto Inland Sea is no exception. The sea breeze wrapped in the heat waves of the Pacific Ocean sweeps across the coast, making it as stuffy as a steamer.

Sitting in the veranda room of Tobita Shinchi, Yamaguchi Kazutoshi did not feel the scorching heat. Instead, there was a slight coolness coming from the tatami below. Apparently, there was ice stored underneath for cooling.

This made Yamaguchi sigh that this place is indeed the most famous entertainment gathering area in Kinki, it is so luxurious that it is jaw-dropping.

Storing ice to cool down is a treatment only available to the most noble warriors. I didn’t expect that I could also enjoy it in this men’s cave. It’s really surprising.

Next to Yamaguchi sat the pale-faced Okita Souji, and in Okita Souji's arms was the Mikazuki Munechika.

After all, Hijikata Toshizo did not have the courage to let Yamaguchi Hajime take Mikazuki Munechika away alone. If the sacred weapon was lost, everyone would really have to commit seppuku.

Okita Souji is the most powerful martial artist among the Divine Guards. He is also the chief assistant and holds a high position of power. This time, he brought ten Divine Guards with him and followed behind Yamaguchi as his sword-guarding attendant, which also made Yamaguchi feel a chill down his spine.

This job is becoming more and more incomprehensible.

Before coming to Tobita Shinchi, Yamaguchi Hajime had already visited Uesugi Kagetora, Kai-kun, Sanada Rin, Matsugami Sae, Akari Yu and others, but as expected, he found nothing.

Under the intimidation of Mikazuki Munechika, everyone cooperated, but the case remained shrouded in mystery.

Everyone's testimony was well-founded, with proofs and circumstantial evidence. They all seemed innocent as if they had been dragged into the case inexplicably.

But to Yamaguchi, this was just too much of a coincidence.

Nagano Yoshimori, Harada Munetoki... Two high-ranking samurai died inexplicably, and the killers did not seek money or revenge, and seemed to have no purpose, just killing for the sake of killing.

Are there perverts in this world who kill people randomly? Of course there are.

But what if, say, a pervert who kills randomly without any purpose, at a coincidental time and place, happened to kill two high-ranking martial artists who happened to be in trouble?

Then this matter is too coincidental, isn't it?

Yamaguchi was certain that some of the people she had questioned were lying, but she could not use the torture methods used by the Divine Guards because those people were all high-ranking warriors.

In order to find the liar, he must first find the motive for the murder. Since he can't do anything about those high-level warriors, Yamaguchi can only change his mindset and try his luck in Tobita Shinchi.

There were footsteps outside the porch, and a handsome boy, accompanied by his father, appeared in front of Yamaguchi Hajime and Okita Souji.

Yamaguchi smiled slightly and bowed.

"I have long heard of Master Qingye's name. After meeting you today, I am truly filled with pity for you."

The father-san had a smile on his face and spoke to the two of them enthusiastically.

"My Lords, this is my Aoba..."

Yamaguchi didn't even look at Papa-san, his eyes fixed on Aoba's face, not wanting to miss any clues.

Souji Okita looked at the dad-san who was halfway through his words. His cold eyes made the dad-san's hair stand on end and he began to tremble subconsciously.

"roll."

With a frozen professional smile, Papa-san crawled out of the room, leaving Aoba alone in silence.

Yamaguchi smiled.

"Aoba-kun doesn't seem to want to talk. Am I being rude?"

Aoba smiled slightly.

"I am just a floating duckweed in troubled times. How dare I overstep my authority? I am the only one who is disrespectful. It is impossible for the adults to be disrespectful."

Yamaguchi said with a smile.

"No, no, no, I am just a small person running around for the master. Today I come to have an equal conversation with Qingye Jun."

There was a hint of sadness in Qingye's eyes.

"Equality? You must be joking, sir. I am just a packaged male prostitute. I may look expensive, but in the end, I am just an object for sale.

Even though I can chat and laugh with you today, if I don't make back the money in three days, I will have to leave the gorgeous courtyard where I live now and lie down in the dirty place outside the shed and let any woman who is willing to pay have sex with me.

Until one day, I am so worn out that no one wants to have sex with me anymore. Maybe this body can be thrown into a mass grave outside the city to feed the dogs. "

Yamaguchi shook his head.

"Aoba-kun seems to be full of complaints, is he heartbroken?

As far as I know, your lover is an elite female warrior of the Saint Sword Group of the Academy Soldiers, and she has a promising future. Don't you have any hope for your own future?"

Qingye shook his head. "She and I are done. Please don't mention her in front of me again."

Yamaguchi stared at Aoba's expression and spoke softly.

"Really? That's a pity."

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Yamaguchi Hajime and Okita Souji walked out of the main entrance of the corridor, and Yamaguchi Hajime turned around to look at the luxurious place full of extravagance and debauchery.

Okita Souji said.

"You've wasted too much time. You've visited many places in the past two months, but have gained nothing. The higher-ups are getting impatient."

Yamaguchi smiled and looked at Okita Souji.

“Who said I gained nothing?”

Okita Souji narrowed his eyes, and Yamaguchi said lightly.

"I have asked relevant people about the specific circumstances of that night and got some very interesting information. Aoba and Akari broke up that night."

Okita Souji asked.

"What does this have to do with the case we are investigating? Do you suspect that Akari killed Nagano Yoshimori and Harada Munetoki?"

Yamaguchi shook his head.

“Don’t hurt me.

  In the absence of any evidence, how can I dare to conclude that the instructor of the cadets and the sixth seat of the first Holy Sword Group murdered two high-level warriors? Do you want me to die?

Besides, both Nagano Yoshimori and Harada Munetoki were female samurai who had fought in battles, especially Harada Munetoki, who was famous for her bravery and was a well-known warrior in the Date family.

It is hard for me to believe that Akari could have killed the two of them who were traveling together on that chaotic night."

Okita Souji snorted.

"So what do you want to do? I have to remind you that the patience of the higher-ups has been getting worse over the past two months. You don't have much time left."

Yamaguchi sighed.

"I'm not sure, but it seems that apart from the breakup rumors between Aoba and Akari, I can't find any more useful clues.

The depths of Tobita Shinchi are unfathomable. Countless dignitaries have traded unspeakable secrets here. The secrets that happened that night were far more than just the murder of two high-ranking warriors.

The secret of that night had long been covered up by countless people, along with the clues to the murder.

I couldn't find any clues, so I could only try my luck and see if I could alert the enemy.

I have a feeling that Qingye is closely related to what happened that night, so..."

As soon as Yamaguchi looked at Okita Souji, his expression turned cold and ruthless.

"Take Qingye and his little bald boy back and interrogate them strictly."

Okita Souji looked at the indifferent Yamaguchi and said.

"Based on my many years of experience in judging people, I don't think that Qingye Jun is a scheming person. He probably really knows nothing."

Yamaguchi grinned, revealing his frighteningly white teeth.

“I didn’t expect that Princess Okita is also a kind person.

Yes, I feel the same as you, Qingye should know nothing, but I have no choice but to ask him to appreciate the interrogation methods of the Divine Guards.

In addition, someone was sent to spread the news to let Akari know what Aoba was suffering from.

A man goes into an interrogation room and something worse than death happens to him."

Souji Okita looked at Yamaguchi Hajime for a long time without saying anything.

Yamaguchi touched his face and asked.

"What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

Okita Souji shook his head.

"Nothing, just arrest him."