In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

As a key figure in the Tosa Loyalist Party, which was quite famous in Kyoto, Sakamoto Ryoma was also quite well-known. After the news of his defection from the domain spread, it sparked a lot of discussion among patriots.

Tosa was a powerful domain with a strong stance against foreign invasion, and Sakamoto Ryoma's announcement of leaving the domain, does that mean he was also against foreign invasion?

On the fourth day, Samura arrived in Satsuma and found Ryoma.

He delivered the three letters to Ryoma, and then, without lingering, immediately set off back to Kyoto.

Three people, three siblings, three letters, three attitudes.

In his letter, the eldest son, Quanping, gently praised Ryoma's actions, reassuring him that he need not worry about the Sakamoto family's affairs and offering his blessings for his choice.

The eldest daughter, Rong, was quite resentful, but still expressed in her letter her hope that Longma would be safe.

The younger sister, Otome, is closest to Ryoma, and her writing style is extremely simple.

It was just a simple farewell.

Ryoma put down Otome's letter, somewhat unable to control his emotions.

He lay on the tatami mat, covering his eyes with the back of his hand.

“Miss Ryoma, how could I make such a cruel decision against my family? Am I still myself?” Ryoma’s voice choked with emotion.

He didn't know how to face his family in the future, even though he still loved them after leaving them.

But now, his decision to leave the feudal domain means he can never go back.

"Ryoma, don't cover your eyes." Miss Ryoma gently lifted Ryoma's head and placed it on her lap.

"Trust your own decisions," Miss A-Long said to Ryoma. She removed Ryoma's hand from his eyes, looked at the tears welling in his eyes, and gently wiped them away.

“Miss Ah Long has never had a family, but Miss Ah Long knows that everything you do is not for your own pleasure.”

"When Ryoma is working, or when he is discussing issues with Mr. Takechi and Mr. Samura, his eyes will sparkle in a way that is mesmerizing."

"Trust your decision, Ryoma, and trust your family too."

Ryoma looked at the extremely serious Miss A-Long and suddenly chuckled.

“Miss A-Long also has a family.” Ryoma pulled Miss A-Long’s hand and held it in his own.

“I am Miss Ah Long’s family.”

"......Um."

Miss Ah Long, who is usually very carefree, blushed almost imperceptibly for a moment.

......

A few days later, before the news of Ryoma's defection from his domain had spread, Samura rushed back to Kyoto.

Instead of returning to Mibu Village immediately, he went to the Tosa Loyalist Party's headquarters first.

“Mr. Okada.” Samura met Okada Izo at the door.

"Hey, Samura, what have you and Ryoma been up to lately? I haven't seen you two around." Okada Izou had been resting these past two days and hadn't been carrying out the Heavenly Punishment.

Zuo Cun looked at the grinning Izo and bumped fists with him.

"Ryoma went to Satsuma. He asked me to bring you and Mr. Takeichi a message."

"What news?"

“He’s going to break away from the domain.” Samura patted Izo on the shoulder and went into the house.

He stopped chewing on the grass sticks.

"Ryoma wants to break away from the domain?"

“Yes.” Zuocun nodded.

Takeshi Ruishan's furrowed brows relaxed.

"He must have considered this a lot before making this decision," said Takeshi Ruizan, waving his pen. "It's a truly bold decision."

He smiled and splashed ink on the paper in front of him.

"The liver and gallbladder are powerful, and wonderful opportunities come out of you."

"Who knows who can recognize my flying and diving skills? I am not ashamed of the name of the dragon."

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Chapter 370 Dongchan Temple Under Second Attack

“Ryoma’s purpose in going to Satsuma is the same as mine.” Takeichi Zuizan looked at Samura seriously. “My most important purpose is to learn about the affairs of the world.”

"Indeed, the most terrifying thing is to be completely ignorant of the outside world. Even if we want to save the country, we cannot focus solely on the domestic situation."

"How's the situation in Kyoto now? I hope we haven't encountered any troublesome figures," Samura asked, arms crossed. "After all, I'm officially a member of the loyalist party."

Takeshi Zuiyama shook his head: "Not for the time being. We have also temporarily suspended our activities within the Kyoto area."

"We must maintain a balance between tension and relaxation. After all, the shogunate is a tiger, and you can't touch a tiger's backside."

“That makes sense.” Zuo Cun stood up, smiled, and said, “Then I’ll head back.”

"Hmm." Wu Shi did not keep Zuo Cun, knowing that Zuo Cun still had children who needed care.

Upon exiting the mansion, they found Izo still standing at the door.

"Samura, Ryoma... doesn't he have anything to say to me?" His eyes held a hint of hope.

“Ryoma left in a hurry. After meeting with Mr. Takechi, he went to Satsuma with Ms. Ryoma without even having time to inform me.” Samura shook his head. “What’s wrong?”

"...It's nothing." Izo waved his hand with a hint of relief. "You go ahead and do your thing."

"Okay, then I'm off." Zuo Cun jumped up.

Izang sat at the entrance of the mansion, gazing into the distance in the direction of Satsuma, lost in thought.

......

The base of the loyalist party was not too far from Mibu Village.

Before lunchtime, Zuocun returned to Mibu Village.

He didn't go to the hut, but went straight to Mibu-ji Temple.

But when he arrived outside Mibu-ji Temple, his face stiffened.

He heard several familiar voices.

Stealthily climbing over the wall, Samura secretly peered into Mibu-ji Temple.

“Okita, Kondo, Hijikata, Saito, and Serizawa and Niimi... How did this group of people get together?” Samura swallowed hard.

That wasn't the worst part, because he saw his adopted daughter, Kanna, sitting next to Ms. Okita.

Miss Okita looked so happy, like a cherry blossom in full bloom.

Thinking about what I said to Kanna a few days ago...

Ah, I don't want to live anymore.

With a sigh, Zuocun returned to the hut.

This Mibu village is no longer a place to stay.

It wasn't that he would feel awkward meeting Ms. Okita, but rather that Samura discovered that the interior of Mibu-dera Temple had been cleaned up, and that in addition to familiar faces, there were many unfamiliar faces inside.

Ryoma wasn't the only one taking action; the Tennen Rishin-ryu Shieikan, led by Kondo Isami, was also making moves.

And now, everything inside Mibu-ji Temple is probably the result of Kondo Isami's efforts over the years.

It's no longer appropriate for Zuocun to stay here.

But just as I was cooking, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Knock five times, then clap once.

"Come in." Zuo Cun frowned.

This is the secret code used by Wu Shi Ruishan to communicate with him one-way.

A man pushed open the door, handed Zuo Cun a purse, and then turned and left.

Zuocun opened his purse, inside which was a letter.

"Early this morning, the British Embassy at Dongchan Temple was attacked again, resulting in the deaths and injuries of several British citizens. We hope Mr. Zuocun will go and investigate."

This is the text written by Wu Shi Ruishan.

Zuo Cun smacked his lips.

"Dongchan Temple has been attacked again... Those British people are really unlucky." Zuocun shook his head.

“Since it was Mr. Takeichi who asked us to do this, let’s go.” Zamura picked up the three swords he had just put aside again.

Zuocun picked up a pen and paper and pondered for a while.

"Kana, I've already come back, but something else has happened, and I have to leave home again."

"I put the rice balls under the pot lid, so you can grab them and eat them if you get hungry."

"Also, tell Ms. Okita that I... am not available to see her."

Looking at the paper, Zuo Cun sighed.

Zuocun picked up something to weigh down the paper and walked out of the small house.

Not long after Samura left, Kanna returned.

"Hmm? Has anyone been to the house? Was it Mr. Zuocun?" she asked cautiously.

"This piece of paper is..."

After quietly reading the contents of the paper, Kanna looked somewhat downcast.

Kanna held the paper to her chest and remained silent for a long time.

"Mr. Samura, Kanna knows that what you are about to do is extremely dangerous, so... please be careful."

......