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Chapter 937: A man who freely enters the "selfless state"! [5000]

——Where is this place…?
Qing Deng felt like he had just woken up from a deep sleep.

My head is swollen and I feel dizzy...

The body seemed to be floating in mid-air, feeling light and airy...

The memory seems to be covered by a film, becoming blurred and difficult to distinguish.

It’s like waking up from a dream and vaguely remembering that you had a dream, but you can’t remember the specific details of the dream.

As his consciousness regained, his vision, hearing, touch and other senses gradually recovered.

The first thing he felt was pain in his right hand.

A burning pain came from the back of his right hand where Muramasa had cut him.

Because the wound was torn, it looked very scary, with blood gushing out and even the bone of the little finger exposed.

But even so, his right fist was still clenched tightly despite the injury, as if he was about to hit something.

Then, Qing Deng felt someone was pulling his right arm tightly.

Looking up—it was Nagakura Shinpachi.

Nagakura Shinpachi stood on his right side and grabbed his right arm with his left hand, so that his right fist was suspended in the air and unable to fall.

Just like Souji, Nagakura Shinpachi's expression was dominated by strong worry, and he looked at him with horror:
"Mr. Ju, stop hitting him and give him a quick death."

After hearing this, Qing Deng finally realized that he was riding astride an enemy soldier.

Even though Qing Deng was used to seeing bloody scenes, he couldn't help but be shocked at this moment - the appearance of this enemy soldier was really unbearable to watch!

His skin was torn and blood was dripping, and his face was unrecognizable.

His face was swollen, almost twice the size of an ordinary person's, and his mouth was full of broken teeth.

To put it bluntly, even if his biological mother came, she wouldn't recognize him.

In addition, his body was twitching slightly, he was breathing in but not out, and a weak "ho ho" groan came from his mouth. He had lost the ability to speak.

It is obvious that this person is beyond saving...he is just struggling to survive now.

“Huh…huh…huh…huh…”

Suddenly, his moans became a little louder, as if he was deliberately trying to attract the attention of Qing Deng and others.

Qing Deng and the others looked in the direction of the voice—he gave them a pleading look... or rather a desperate look.

Although he couldn't speak, anyone who saw his eyes could understand his meaning: Kill me now! Give me a quick death!
Saito Hajime walked up to the man with a complicated expression, moved to his side, stabbed his heart with a knife, and killed him quickly.

Qing Deng watched all this in a daze... It was not until this moment that the fog in his mind finally dissipated.

Just now, his memory only ended at the paragraph "Only Souji, Nagakura Shinpachi and Saito dared to charge directly into the enemy's main camp."

He couldn't recall what happened afterwards, as if this memory had been cut out of thin air.

And now, these "disappeared" memory fragments emerge one by one——

My mind is filled with regret, anxiety, and unwillingness...

Thinking of becoming stronger...

Suddenly I felt like I was one with the world...

A powerful perception ability... an endless power emerges from the body...

A long-lost state...

A powerful state...!
Just like a child who gets a new toy and is eager to show it off to others, he is intoxicated by this immensely powerful force... and unleashes violence without restraint...!
Defeated Takasugi Shinsaku with overwhelming strength...

He swung his fists one after another, sadistically destroying the enemy soldiers beneath him...

When he recalled the part about "destroying the enemy's formation with overwhelming force", suddenly, Nagakura Shinpachi's nervous voice reached his ears:

"Mr. Tachibana, you...what are you laughing at...?"

Qing Deng was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously raised his hand to touch his face.

Although it was barely noticeable, the right corner of his mouth was indeed raised, forming a shallow arc.

Not to mention Zongsi and the others, even Qing Deng himself was confused and had no idea why he was laughing.

At this time, Qing Deng seemed to have sensed something. He slowly raised his head and looked blankly at Souji and others in front of him.

Whether it was Souji, Nagakura Shinpachi, or Saito Hajime, they all cast complicated and meaningful glances at him.

It was the first time for them to look at Qing Deng with such eyes.

This look... is like seeing some terrible, horrible monster!

"...Qing Deng, let's take a break first, okay?"

As he spoke, Souji took out the linen he carried with him from his bosom and bandaged Qing Deng's right palm without saying a word.

Saito Hajime on the side added:
"Mr. Tachibana, Mr. Inoue and the others will be here soon. Let them take care of the rest."

Nagakura Shinpachi also spoke up:

"Mr. Tachibana, your current condition...is not right. Souji is right, you should take a rest first."

"..."

Qing Deng didn't say anything.

He just nodded silently to show his agreement, and then quietly accepted Souji's bandage.

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That night--

Nangong Mountain, the top of the mountain, the main camp of the Shinsengumi——

If there is any regret in today's battle, it is that we were not able to completely defeat the main force of the surprise troops.

The heroic charge of Aoto, Souji, Nagakura Shinpachi and Saito Hajime not only greatly boosted the morale of the Shinsengumi, but also achieved jaw-dropping and amazing results!
Not only did he successfully capture the main camp of the Qibingtai, but he also came just a step away from taking Takasugi Shinsaku's head.

It is no exaggeration to say that the fact that the flag of sincerity can be planted on the top of Nangong Mountain today is basically due to the unremitting efforts of the four of them!

However...even though Qing Deng had long regarded the Special Forces as a major threat, he found that he still underestimated the fighting spirit of this force.

Even though their main camp was defeated and the battle situation became extremely unfavorable, they did not show any signs of collapse!

When their main camp was about to fall, they retreated eastward in an orderly manner.

After Qing Deng, Souji and others temporarily retreated to the rear to rest, Inoue Genzaburo temporarily took over the command of the right wing and led the large force to launch a pursuit.

Although certain results were achieved, the special forces were not completely defeated.

The remaining forces of the Special Forces set up a new camp at the eastern foot of Mount Nangong and arranged a new line of defense, preparing to continue fighting against the Shinsengumi.

Qing Deng originally planned to break through Sekigahara in two days.

Now it seems... this deadline has to be extended!

Before nightfall, Qing Deng moved his main camp to the top of Nangong Mountain, replacing the original special forces camp.

Looking eastward from the top of the mountain, you can clearly see the fire of the special forces camp.

The huge Ichimonji Sansan flag (the family crest of the Mori family) stood tall on the eastern foot of Mount Nangong, refusing to bend even a little bit.

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Main camp, Qing Deng's camp——

An experienced doctor in his fifties sat beside Qing Deng and sutured the wound on the back of his right hand with skillful techniques.

Although Souji gave Qing Deng's right hand a simple bandage during the day today, it was just a simple hemostasis and was far from being a treatment.

To heal this injury, further treatment is needed.

"Okay, that's fine!"

After saying that, the doctor let out a long sigh and raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

Qing Deng looked down at his right hand which was bulging with sackcloth, and the strong smell of medicine replaced the original smell of blood.

The doctor's bandaging technique is very professional. Although it is wrapped tightly, it does not hinder the movement of the five fingers.

In other words, it does not prevent him from holding the knife.

"Sanada-kun, thank you for your hard work."

The doctor called "Sanada" smiled slightly and said some polite words such as "I don't deserve it" and "I am very honored".

At the end of his speech, he specifically reminded:
"My Lord, a wound this deep will most likely leave a scar."

Qingden Wan'er:

"It doesn't matter. I already have enough scars on my body. I don't care about this one anymore."

The doctor paused, then changed his tone to one of admiration:
"My lord, this injury is really close."

"If it goes any deeper, it will damage the bone of your little finger."

"If the bones are injured, the injury will be difficult to heal."

"It was just a flesh wound and some bleeding... It's a blessing in disguise."

Qing Deng smiled but said nothing.

Only he himself knows the hidden truth.

On the one hand, the handle of the knife blocked most of the damage for him.

On the other hand, Qingdeng's body hardness is too abnormal!

In fact, the sword strike by Takasugi Shinsaku was very dangerous.

If it were an ordinary person, at least the little finger would be lost.

Fortunately, Qing Deng's body was harder than that of an ordinary person. Since few people could injure Qing Deng, his defensive power was rarely demonstrated.

With the blessing of a series of talents such as "Steel Bones +4", "Strong Muscles +6", "Slim Body +3", and "Flexible Body +2", Qing Deng not only has full attack power, but also abnormally strong defense!
[Note: Body Delicacy +3: Internal organs are exceptionally strong]

[Note: Body Softness +2: Skin is exceptionally tough and elastic.]

A blow that was powerful enough to cut human bones might only cut Qing Deng's skin and flesh if it landed on him.

Because there were still a lot of military affairs waiting for him to deal with, Qing Deng asked the doctor to leave first.

When he was the only one left in the account, he bowed his head in front of the desk, frowned slightly, and looked solemnly at the documents on the desk - this was the casualty report that Kondo Isami had just compiled.

Although today's victory is very remarkable, but... what is the cost?

The terrifying fighting power displayed by the enemy soldiers today caused the ordinary soldiers of the Shinsengumi to suffer greatly.

Whether on the left or right wing, a large number of soldiers were killed or injured!

Secondly, Souji, Nagakura Shinpachi and Saito Hajime, who followed Qing Deng to charge into the main camp of the Qibingtai today, were all injured.

Saito was exhausted and had a serious muscle strain in his right arm.

Shinpachi Nagakura injured his right leg, but fortunately his life is not in danger.

Souji was in slightly better condition, with no obvious external injuries, but she was also exhausted and almost collapsed.

According to the doctor, all three of them need to rest and should not go to the front line again in the short term, otherwise they will develop incurable diseases.

In just two days, the four generals that Qing Deng relied on the most - Soji, Yamanami Keisuke, Nagakura Shinpachi, and Saito Ichi - were all injured and forced to retreat to the rear to recuperate...

Looking at the casualty report in front of him, Qing Deng remained silent for a long time...

At this moment, a report came from the guards outside the tent:

"My Lord! Captain Fujido asks you to go to him immediately!"

Hearing that it was Toudou Heisuke's request, Qing Deng responded without hesitation:
"Well, I see."

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Main camp, a certain tent——

Qing Deng lifted the tent curtain and just as he stepped into the tent, he saw the handsome face of Fujido Heisuke.

Seeing Qing Deng coming, Fujido Heisuke strode forward to greet him.

This small tent was crowded with quite a few people.

There is Fujido Heisuke.

There were six soldiers holding various torture instruments such as candles, whips, and salt water.

There was also a young warrior who was tied up and kneeling on the ground.

This man is the prisoner captured today.

Judging from the way he is dressed, he is obviously a member of the special forces team.

It is rare to capture a high-ranking enemy official, so how can we not interrogate him?

What Qing Deng wanted to know most was undoubtedly the intelligence about the Fazhu Party and the reason for the sudden increase in the combat effectiveness of the Special Forces today.

Therefore, Qing Deng entrusted the task of "interrogating this person" to Fujido Heisuke.

Judging from the other party's current bruised and battered appearance, Fujido Heisuke is very serious about this job.

Qing Deng nodded to Fujido Heisuke, and then asked directly:
"How is it? Is he willing to confess?"

Fujido Heisuke nodded:

"Well, I'm sure he's absolutely telling me everything he knows."

"very good."

Qing Deng gave Fujido Heisuke an appreciative look.

Then he turned his head and looked down at his prisoner.

"What's your name?"

The prisoner's body trembled violently, he raised his head tremblingly, and looked at Qing Deng with fear on his face.

The soldier next to him slapped him in the face:

"Don't just stand there! Just answer whatever I ask you!"

After this slap, his eyes instantly became clear.

"I'll tell you! I'll tell you everything! Stop hitting me! I'm the captain of the fifth squad of the Special Forces, Jingshan Gui!"

While Qing Deng was listening to the self-introduction of the prisoner... Jingshan Kei, he winked at Fujido Heisuke beside him.

Fujido Heisuke immediately understood Qing Deng's meaning and ordered all the soldiers in the tent to retreat.

Soon, only Qing Deng, Fujido Heisuke and Jingshan Kei were left at the scene.

Qing Deng's gaze fell back on Jing Shan Gui and he got straight to the point:

"What on earth did you do to greatly increase the combat effectiveness of the soldiers?"

When Jingshan Gui heard this, a hint of hesitation appeared on his cheeks.

However, this hesitation was quickly wiped out by the pain from the wounds all over his body.

"We...we ate the 'Decisive Battle Rice' given to us by the Fazhu Party..."

Qing Deng immediately frowned and muttered.

"'The Decisive Battle of Dian'..."

This strange name... instantly reminded him of the "Phantom Pond" that had implicated two generations of the Tachibana family (Tachibana Takayuki and Tachibana Aoto).

"Tell me in detail, what is this 'Decisive Battle of Dian'?"

Jing Shangui swallowed hard and said quickly:
“I don’t know the details.”

"I only know that this is a drug that the Fazhu Party spent countless manpower and material resources on for a long time before successfully developing it a while ago."

"After taking it, one's emotions will be extremely high! It will increase one's muscle strength and concentration... In short, this medicine can turn a weak scholar into a warrior capable of fighting a hundred people in a short period of time!"

After hearing this, Fujido Heisuke was shocked:
"There is such a powerful drug in this world...! If it can be mass-produced, wouldn't it be easy to build an invincible army?"

Fujido Heisuke has already experienced how brave today's special forces are.

After hearing Fujido Heisuke's sentiments, Jingshan Kei hurriedly added:
"Although this medicine has amazing effects, it also has a big flaw! It can cause great harm to the human body!"

"If you take it continuously in a short period of time, you may even die suddenly."

"Because this medicine cannot be used frequently, it can only be used in important battles involving life and death, so it is named 'Decisive Battle'."

"It is precisely because this medicine has extremely severe side effects that Lord Takasugi is very opposed to it."

"If the battle situation had not been unfavorable, he would not have wanted to use 'Decisive Battle'..."

Fujido Heisuke was stunned after hearing this.

Qing Deng's reaction was much calmer.

In a nutshell, "Juezhandian" is a thing similar to stimulants.

However, the efficacy of this stimulant is amazing! Conversely, its side effects are also amazing!

He had no doubt about the French party's biopharmaceutical technology.

After all, they had developed "hallucinogenic" which had a strong hallucinogenic effect.

With such amazing biopharmaceutical technology, it is not surprising that a stimulant was developed!
After Qing Deng pondered for a moment, he asked the second question:
"How much do you know about the Fazhu Party? Have you ever seen their leader, Yamata no Orochi?"

Jingshan Gui shook his head.

"I have never seen Yamata no Orochi... Only Takasugi-sama and Katsura-sama have seen him."

Qing Deng asked calmly:

"What about the 'three great cadres'? Have you ever seen Otakemaru, Shuten-doji, and Tamamonomae?"

"I have never met Otakemaru and Tamamonomae. I have only seen Shuten-doji, and he is always with Takasugi-sama and Katsura-sama."

Qing Deng's eyes narrowed slightly:

"Tell me everything you know about Shuten-douji. Don't leave anything out."

There was a hint of hesitation in Jingshan Gui's eyes.

"I, I don't know Shuten-doji very well."

"I never spoke to him, I only saw him from a distance a few times."

"He is very young, and looks to be in his twenties."

"He is very handsome, as handsome as any Kabuki actor!"

"Also, he has a very good temperament, giving people the feeling of an elegant scholar."

"As for the rest... the rest..."

He paused, sweating profusely as he tried to think.

After a while, he seemed to recall something and showed a strange expression:

"Um... everything I'm going to say next is based on hearsay. I can't be sure whether it's true or not..."

Fujido Heisuke rebuked impatiently:
"Cut the nonsense!"

Jingshan Gui was so frightened that he shuddered and dared not hesitate any longer:

"It is said! It is really just 'it is said'! Shuten-douji is a rare genius warrior! He has the ability to freely enter the legendary 'state of no self'!"

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