Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

"However, I also have my own grudges against the Shinsengumi."

“A few days ago, I led a group of people to do something, to exorcise ghosts and gods. How could that be considered a bad thing?”

"Near this nightclub, I was ambushed by an unknown superhuman—yes, that monk."

When Ryunosuke Akutagawa saw the monk pinned to the wall by Kiyoshi Uesugi, his fate unknown, he felt a sense of relief and satisfaction.

"If I remember correctly, the Shinsengumi, Heian-kyo, and more than a dozen other superhuman organizations of all sizes in Sakura once formed an alliance."

"Regardless of any grudges between the two sides, when facing ghosts and gods, and fallen superhumans who associate with ghosts and gods, they must form a united front."

"Anyone who disobeys this order will be treated as an enemy of everyone—is this true?!"

Miyagawa Isamu nodded with an ambiguous expression, but did not refute it.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa laughed, struck his cane, and his tone turned gloomy.

"Then, Chief of Staff Miyagawa, could you explain this to me?"

"Why didn't I get a response when I called for help from the Shinsengumi a few nights ago when I was attacked in this area?"

"Is this not your territory? Aren't the rules here yours?"

"I immediately sent a message to the 4th Division of the Shinsengumi guarding this place requesting reinforcements—guess what Captain Matsubara replied?"

"He said that the Shinsengumi cannot move out without the Chief of Staff's order."

“I have a good temper. I explained the current situation to him and asked him to contact our Commander-in-Chief Miyagawa. I believe you will agree to send troops to support us.”

"Hehe, hahaha, guess what Captain Matsubara replied to me?"

"Without Commander-in-Chief Miyagawa's contact information, we can only follow the Shinsengumi's reporting process. We are told to wait for news and not to use any supernatural powers on Shinsengumi territory before they give their opinion. We are also told to leave the scene immediately."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's laughter became chilling, and his expression became somewhat neurotic.

"Hey, Miyagawa Isamu, are all the scoundrels you keep under your command like this?"

"We've been attacked, this isn't a game!"

"Fine, no support then, but no supernatural powers allowed. Get out of here immediately! Are you telling us to lay low or run away like rats?"

"Is this how the Shinsengumi operates?"

Ryunosuke Akutagawa gave a sinister smile and pointed at the virtual image in mid-air.

"Commander-in-Chief Miyagawa, are you wondering why the association was able to subdue more than a dozen extraordinary swordsmen from Tokyo so easily?"

"Let me tell you, Kudo tricked them into opening the door; they weren't on guard against us."

Do you know why there were no defenses?

"Seven months ago, the 9th Division of the Tokyo Shinsengumi was hunting down an extraterrestrial evil god when they were attacked by the god's followers and trapped in a dream. I personally led the team, had the Dreamweaver tear open a crack in the dream, and the three collectors came out in full force, leading almost all the investigators to wipe out the remnants of the evil god's followers, contain the evil god's lingering spirit, and save the lives of more than a dozen people in your 9th Division!"

"Could I have done what you did back then, ignored it, waited for the person to die, and then picked up the pieces?"

"I can do that."

I did not do that.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa pointed his black jade cane diagonally at Isamu Miyagawa's forehead, his eyes wide open, each word like a knife.

"Because I am a naive idealist."

"Because our association's creed is to protect humanity and this world, and to eliminate all threats to containment."

"Because I believe that the members of the Shinsengumi are also comrades who fight against demons and gods, and are swordsmen worthy of respect!"

"At the time, all the investigators were injured, and the researchers responsible for opening the passage suffered severe mental trauma and became mentally unstable, but we ultimately saved many lives."

“I think it’s worth it. No matter how snobbish or bureaucratic I am, this is my original intention in establishing the Collectors Association.”

"I have done many things over the years, some good and some bad, some right and some wrong, but I can say with a clear conscience that I have done nothing wrong."

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"So your Ninth Division was completely unprepared for Kudo and was easily ambushed and subdued."

"Miyagawa Isamu".

"I only have one question for you, in front of the innocent souls who died tragically here, and in front of the agents of our association who died because of that attack."

"Can you even say the words 'I have a clear conscience'?!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi's gaze towards Akutagawa Ryunosuke changed considerably.

He truly hadn't expected that Ryunosuke Akutagawa would say something like that.

He's lucky; considering what he said, they'll keep those teeth for him.

Miyagawa Isamu clenched his fists tightly, pursed his lips, and couldn't say a word.

He was speechless.

Because what Ryunosuke Akutagawa said was not a lie.

The Shinsengumi is a long-established organization, and it is indeed stronger than the Collectors Association in terms of resources and backing.

Because of this powerful backer, Miyagawa Isamu's degree of freedom as a leader was actually less than that of Akutagawa Ryunosuke.

To put it bluntly, the phrase "lackeys of the imperial court" is truly apt.

Deep down, he may not have wanted to protect the country and ensure peace in his region.

However, things didn't go as planned.

The orders from above and the lives of ordinary people must be considered in terms of relative importance.

Even though he had heard rumors about Matsubara Tadari's actions and felt something was amiss, he didn't investigate further.

He didn't want to, dared not, and could not.

The Shinsengumi is not without enemies. The situation in Kyoto is not like that in Tokyo; it is extremely tense, and any move could have far-reaching consequences. If a squad leader were to be dealt with at this time, the chain reaction would be something he could not afford to bear.

For a moment, he truly admired Uesugi Kiyoshi and Akutagawa Ryunosuke on the other side.

Because he could never say the words "I have a clear conscience".

I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and remained silent for a few seconds.

Having adjusted his mindset in a very familiar way, Miyagawa Isamu opened his eyes again, only to find them completely indifferent.

"I said I wouldn't pursue Matsubara's death. He didn't follow the rules, so he died in vain. He deserved it."

"Now, release the Ninth Division and leave this place."

"I'll pretend you were never here."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's lips curled into a smirk, his malice surging forth unbridled.

He was about to say something when Uesugi Kiyoshi pressed down on his shoulder from behind.

Turning his head, he met Uesugi Kiyoshi's clear eyes.

"Alright, there's no need to resort to such underhanded tactics."

"It hasn't come to that."

“We must always have a bottom line. We don’t need to be particular about methods when dealing with ghosts and gods. But when it comes to our own kind, even if they are not good people, we will not go along with them.”

"It's not worth it."

"Yuichi, let them go."

Ryunosuke Akutagawa frowned, seemingly not understanding what Kiyoshi Uesugi had said.

But Kudo Yuichi on the other side didn't seem surprised at all.

He snapped his fingers with a grin.

"You say that about this? That's just the kind of person you are, Qing."

"I understand. I won't touch them. Good luck."

"Don't make me come all this way for nothing so late at night, and don't lose."

Kudo Yuichi waved his hand dramatically as if to say goodbye, and then decisively hung up the call.

Ryunosuke Akutagawa shrugged and gasped as if he had a toothache.

"What's going on, bro? I finally got this chance and gained the upper hand!"

"This is Tokyo. There are at least five squads that are permanently stationed with the Shinsengumi. I didn't bring many people with me. Why should I let go of this weak point that I had in my grasp?"

"It was clearly you who started the conflict with them, okay?!"

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's tone conveyed a sense of bewilderment and frustration, as if his good intentions had been wasted.

Uesugi Kiyoshi simply smiled.

"No need to bother."

“I appreciate your kindness, but I’m not so desperate that I have to use the lives of other people’s men to force them to make concessions.”

"Give way."

Gently pushing Akutagawa Ryunosuke aside, Uesugi Kiyoshi stepped forward, facing Miyagawa Isamu.

"All that has been said has been said, the cause and effect are clear, right and wrong are obvious to everyone, but since we have different positions, we probably cannot understand each other."

"Keep it simple, Miyagawa Isamu."

"We solve problems using the swordsman's method."

"Don't you still have a grudge against my master?"

"As my master's disciple, I'll settle things with you on his behalf."

"You and all the rotten fish and shrimp behind you, come at me together."

"Only those who stand at the end have the right to stand; those who lie down should obediently swallow their blood and bitterness."

"what"

With a sigh, he reversed the Onikiri, its sharp edge shimmering with a faint, ethereal aura.

"I'm not threatening you, I really want to kill you."

"Miyagawa Isamu".