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

"I do know what's important and what's not," Zuo Cun smiled.

......

Two days later.

Zuocun is talking to Wushi Zuizan.

"Because of Shimazu Hisamitsu's good deeds in producing barley, his attitude towards the expulsion of foreigners is becoming increasingly strange. I suspect the shogunate will soon purge us. How is the progress on Ryoma's side?"

"We have already made contact with the lord of the Satsuma Domain, who is also the father of Shimazu Hisamitsu, and are able to obtain a certain amount of funding and prestige."

Takeshi Zuizan smiled and said, "The mountains are high and the emperor is far away. The situation in Satsuma is similar to that in Kyoto, but the guy from the Kobu-Gong group has already taken control of the situation."

“Ryoma and I are not thinking about a fusion of court and military power.” Samura said calmly. “The shogunate is old and needs someone to replace it.”

"...You mean the Emperor?" Takechi Zuizan frowned. "But Emperor Komei is now supporting the Shogunate like he doesn't care about his life."

“I’m not talking about Xiaoming…” Zuocun narrowed his eyes.

Ruishan, Wu City is stagnant.

You mean...?

"Crown Prince, Mutsuhito." Zuocun smiled inexplicably.

"No, no, no, calm down. Japan is already in complete chaos. If Takaaki dies, the nominal lord dies, and Japan is in chaos—!" Takeshi Zuizan was frightened by Samura and hurriedly stood up, unable to speak coherently.

"This act is not only outrageous, but it will also make this country lose face in front of the whole world. Most importantly... you will become the target of everyone's criticism!"

"This news absolutely cannot be kept secret, do you understand?"

“Mr. Takeshi, please rest assured, I did not have such thoughts.” Zuocun sighed slightly. “The current crown prince is still young, and even if he were to ascend the throne hastily, he would hardly achieve anything great. I did not intend to assassinate him.”

Wu Shi Ruishan sat on the ground, panting heavily.

“You’d better not have it, Zuo Cun Anuo!” He covered his forehead. “This matter… involves… more than just involvement, it involves too many things and too wide a scope. Neither you personally nor those around you can bear the consequences.”

Even a false king is still a king!

Zuo Cun patted Takeshi Ruizan on the shoulder: "Mr. Takeshi, calm down and eat some of the souvenirs I brought you."

His tone was somewhat helpless: "I really don't have that thought, at least not for the time being."

Wu Shi Ruishan waved his hand: "That's good, that's good."

He was genuinely terrified by Zuocun.

Zuocun gave an apologetic smile: "Well then, I'll head back now. Kanna hasn't seen me for a week, she probably misses me too."

"Okay, you can go back now."

After Zuocun walked out of the room, Wushi Ruizan picked up a bag.

There were two pastries inside.

Zuo Cun walked to the door and saw a young man with black hair squatting on the steps.

He chuckled and kicked the young man's butt.

"Ah! Huh? Zuocun, hahaha, what a coincidence." Izo was startled, but after recognizing the person, he laughed and put his arm around Zuocun's shoulder.

“You were waiting for me, weren’t you, Okada?” Samura pried Izo’s hand off his shoulder.

"Haha, how could that be?" Izo's laughter was chilling.

"...I really hope Mr. Takeshi can give you more tasks, so you won't be bothering me when you're free." Zuocun rolled his eyes. "You just want to go to the red-light district again, don't you?"

Izang nodded "shyly": "That one, that one, Zuocun."

"What did you say?" Zuo Cun squinted.

Izang leaned close to Zuocun's ear and said, "Can you lend me some money?"

Zuocun sighed.

How much do you want to borrow?

"Five hundred taels, it's five hundred taels."

"Why don't we go together, you two?"

"Go to hell, I still have kids to take care of." Zuo Cun pulled out five hundred taels from his wallet and threw it at Yi Zang. "When are you going to pay me back?"

"I'll pay you back in a few days!" Yizang caught the money, his smile lewd.

"In a couple of days, they'll ask me how many times I've borrowed money." Zuo Cun rolled his eyes.

Having received the money, Izang rushed towards the red-light district.

......

Kanna did not stay in the cabin.

"Grandma Hirao, should we tie a knot here?"

"Mmm." A kind old woman sat beside the loom, smiling at Kanna.

"Ah, it worked!" Kanna looked at the piece of cloth in front of her, her eyes revealing surprise.

"Who did Kanna weave this cloth for?" Granny Hirao asked with a smile, looking at the cheering Kanna.

"Ah..." Kanna was slightly taken aback.

Her face flushed slightly.

"Well, let's not talk about it..." Kanna clutched the sleeve of her wufu.

"What does Kanna intend to do with this cloth?"

"I want to make a haori." Kanna said with a smile, looking at the half-black and half-white cloth.

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Chapter 376 The Peaceful Ruslan Medical Clinic

Zuocun returned to the hut and found the door locked.

"Isn't Kanna home?"

Zuocun was not too surprised.

Kanna is already thirteen years old, and she'll be fourteen in a few months, at which point she'll be able to get married.

Kanna is very self-reliant, so Samura is quite comfortable leaving her home alone. Besides, Samura has taught Kanna how to use a gun, which is very intimidating to bad guys.

However, everyone in the village knows that Kanna is an adopted child from the village.

No one dares to mess with Yu Guizhan's child.

"This time we're going to Kyoto..." Samura opened a scroll.

The above are some of his and Ryoma's ideas.

He and Ryoma have now finalized the plan.

Using Ryoma's own wealth and the wealth supported by the Satsuma Domain, he assembled a fleet and recruited a group of sailors.

Equipped with appropriate military force, they were not included in the Satsuma Domain's official ranks but instead served as private soldiers, attempting to trade with foreigners.

What the Japanese can see, foreigners can naturally see as well.

Purchase more weapons and equipment from foreigners, build an armed force, and then...

In short, this plan is still in its early stages.

Zuocun browsed the scroll, adding details and such as his own.

crunch--

The sound of the door being pushed open rang out.

Kanna Koike appeared at the doorway, watching Samura organize the contents of the scroll by lighting a candle.

"Kanna, what's wrong?" Zuo Cun looked at Kanna, somewhat puzzled.

Kanna is completely different now than she was two years ago; she has grown into a beautiful young woman.

She is 1.56 meters tall and has the same waist-length hair as Zamura, but unlike Zamura, Kanna prefers to let her hair fall naturally down her back, like a black waterfall.

"Mr. Samura." Kanna seemed a little nervous as she entered the room and sat down next to Samura with some trepidation.

She was holding a package in her arms.

"Hmm, have you eaten?" Zuo Cun put the scroll away when he saw Kanna return.

"Not yet." Kanna shook her head.

"Then I'll go cook." Zuo Cun put the scroll away and set it aside.

Zuo Cun went to the kitchen, and Kanna, holding the package, took a deep breath.

Before long, Zuocun brought over the food.

"Dinner's ready, Kanna."

"Mr. Samura, please accept this." Kanna handed the package to Samura.

Because of the lighting, Samura didn't notice that Kanna's face was a little red.

"What is this?" Zuo Cun asked in surprise, unpacking the package and taking out the contents.

“I was thinking that Mr. Samura is a big shot, but he only wears ordinary wufu all year round, at most changing the color. So I wanted to make a gorgeous and beautiful dress for Mr. Samura.”

Zuocun unfolded the clothes.

This is a haori (feathered kimono).

The haori does not have overly complicated patterns.

The body is pure white, with black feather patterns on the back, while the sleeves and hem gradually turn into pure black.

"It looks great." Zuo Cun smiled and patted Kanna's head. "Thank you, Kanna."

Kanna felt the calluses on Samura's hands, lowered her head, and whispered, "Mr. Samura, are you surprised?"

"What a pleasant surprise." Zuocun put on the haori and admired himself for a moment.