I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

Kondo Isami, not to be outdone, adopted a firm tone:

“I will treat this as the real Kotetsu! Moreover, just as Xiao Si said, although this sword is a fake, its quality is excellent and it is worth the high price of 50 taels of gold.”

After saying that, he hoisted the "Tiger's Edge" onto his shoulder and strode back into the house.

Hijikata Toshizo stared blankly at Kondo Isami's broad back, gritted his teeth, and caught up with him in a few quick steps.

Souji and Inoue Genzaburo followed.

Just as Souji, who was at the very back, closed the door—

Knock knock knock!

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"Hmm? Who is it? Did Miyagawa forget something?"

The commander muttered to himself as he turned back to the entrance.

When she pushed open the door again, what came into her view was not Miyagawa Otogoro's honest face, but two beautiful figures.

"Huh? Miss Sanako? Miss Kinoshita?"

Looking at Sanako and Kinoshita Mai, one in blue and one in red, standing side by side, Souji's expression was filled with deep surprise.

"Sōji, are you well? Where is Tachibana-kun?"

"Good afternoon, Okita-kun. Where's Aoto?"

The two women asked the same question at the same time.

"Tachibana-kun went out. He said he was going to Mr. Katsura Rintaro's place to pick up something."

After saying that, the commander cautiously raised his gaze and secretly sized up the two women.

Both Sanako and Kinoshita Mai had expressionless, indifferent faces, much like puppets in a Joruri Bunraku puppet show.

Although Souji couldn't quite put her finger on it, she just felt that the two women were acting strangely... as if an intimidating killing intent was emanating from them...

Just then… the man's voice suddenly rang out:

"Huh? Sanako, Mai, you're here."

"Ah, Tachibana-kun, you're back."

The commander looked in the direction of the sound—Qingdeng, carrying a heavy-looking cloth bag, was walking towards them with great speed.

In an instant, Sanako and Kinoshita Mai turned their heads in perfect unison, like robots receiving a command, their sharp, arrow-like gazes shooting straight at Aoto.

With each step Qingdeng took, the large cloth bag behind him made a loud metallic clanging sound.

"Great, looks like I made it just in time... Hmm? Sanako, Mai, what's wrong with you guys... Pfft!"

In the blink of an eye, Sanako and Kinoshita Mai took a step forward and closed in on Aoto. Then, they threw punches at the same time, one on the left and one on the right, hitting Aoto's side abdomen!

With a scream of pain, Qingdeng arched his back like a shrimp, clutching the spot where he had been hit, and asked in a pitiful voice:

Why did you hit me?

"It's nothing, I'm just feeling unhappy."

"It's nothing, I'm just feeling unhappy."

They spoke in unison once again.

It's clear that the two women held back.

Otherwise, let alone Sanako, Kinoshita Mai alone, who is proficient in martial arts, could give Aoto a good beating.

Sanako revealed a fierce expression with gritted teeth, muttering to herself:

"What a waste of my feelings... I was even looking forward to it..."

At the same time, Kinoshita Mai muttered to herself listlessly:

"Haha... I knew it... How could Qingdeng, who's so lustful, give up his ambition to build a big family so easily... Haha... Secretly giving me Wu clothes and all that, it really was just wishful thinking on my part... Haha... Haha..."

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Yesterday, I rewatched the movie version of "Burn, Sword!", which features Hijikata Toshizo as the protagonist. It's so close to historical fact... full of intrigue and fratricide.

Fortunately, no matter what type of Shinsengumi work it is, Kondo Isami, Hijikata Toshizo, and Okita Souji will always be three brothers (sisters) who will never betray each other.

Chapter 547 Waving the Sword! The Shinsengumi Gets a Major Upgrade! [4300]

"Tachibana-kun..."

At this moment, Souji, like a crab, quietly moved to Aoto's side and put his hands on Aoto's shoulders.

"Commander..."

Qing Deng turned his head and met the Souji's caring gaze.

At this moment, when his stomach was throbbing with pain, Souji's gaze was so dazzling and so warm.

Ah... Xiao Si really is my little darling...

Just as Qingdeng had this thought in his mind—

"What are you standing there for? Apologize now!"

The commander abruptly withdrew the look of concern from his eyes, straightened his face, and said this in a serious tone.

"Eh? An apology? For me?"

"Of course, didn't you upset Ms. Sanako and Ms. Kinoshita? Since it was your mistake, you should apologize."

Upon hearing this, Qing Deng couldn't help but show a bitter expression.

He is not an arrogant person. If he really made a mistake, he would definitely be brave enough to admit it and apologize.

The problem is: he himself doesn't even know what he did wrong.

—Could it be because I bit Ah Wu's ** last time that Ah Wu came to settle the score with me? But that can't be right, that was so long ago?

—As for Sanako… I don’t think I’ve offended her recently… Could it be because my recent intimate interactions with Mai have been exposed…?

Looking at Qingdeng, who was lost in deep self-reflection, the two women's expressions turned cold again.

Sanako and Kinoshita Mai: "...Tachibana-kun/Aoto, I always feel like you have a lot of secrets?"

The two, who usually didn't get along, were surprisingly in sync today. Not only their actions, but even the timing and content of their words were perfectly synchronized.

A strong sense of crisis, like dark clouds before a storm, enveloped Qingdeng's mind.

"Absolutely not!"

In a flash, as if by reflex, he instantly switched to a tone that was sincere and affectionate yet firm.

Essential for scumbags... ah, no, correction, it's two essential talents for maintaining a stable relationship between lovers—"Emperor's Arts" and "Trickster +1"—instantly activated!

"I have never kept any secrets from you! I'm just thinking about where I went wrong!"

It must be said that the effects of the "Emperor's Arts" and "Trickster +1" talents are truly amazing.

Looking at Qingdeng's sincere expression and listening to his earnest tone, the two women's expressions softened a little—of course, only "a little".

Sanako and Kinoshita Mai: "Then can you explain why you suddenly called me and Ms. Kinoshita/Ms. Chiba here?"

Snap, pat, pat...

The two women approached Qingdeng slowly, one on the left and one on the right, with unhurried steps and expressionless faces.

Just as their figures pressed down on Qing Deng's shoulders like a mountain... the rescuers arrived.

Perhaps the noise outside had reached inside, for Kondo Isami returned to the entrance hall with a puzzled look on his face.

"Huh? Tachibana-kun, you're back. Hmm? What's going on? Why are Sanako-san and Kinoshita-san both here?"

In that instant, Qingdeng, as if grasping at a lifeline, asked urgently:

"Kondo-kun, you've come at the right time! Are all the brothers at the Shieikan?"

The brothers that Qing Deng mentioned were naturally the nine people who accompanied him day and night—Kondo Isami, Hijikata Toshizo, Okita Souji, Yamanami Keisuke, Inoue Genzaburo, Nagakura Shinpachi, Saito Hajime, Todo Heisuke, and Harada Sanosuke.

They were not only Qingdeng's close friends and brothers, but also his trusted confidants.

"Yes, everyone's here. What's wrong?"

"That's good. Could you please help me gather everyone?"

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A moment later—

Led by Kondo Isami, Aoto's brothers, along with Souji, Kinoshita Mai, and Sanako, gathered at the Shieikan dojo.

They formed a fan shape, and sitting in the center of the fan was naturally Qingdeng.

"Mr. Tachibana, what's going on? Even Ms. Chiba and Ms. Kinoshita are here. Why did you suddenly call us all here? Is there something important you need to tell us?"

Harada Sanosuke asked, looking around.

"It's nothing serious, I just wanted to give you a little something."

As he spoke, Qing Deng untied the cloth bag from his back and placed it on the tatami in front of his knees with a "clatter." He then untied the knot, revealing the contents inside.

Everyone leaned forward curiously, and then their expressions were filled with intense shock.

"What are these?"

Kondo Isami stared in surprise.

Eight katanas, one naginata, one spear, and one wakizashi—they lay quietly before everyone's eyes, stealing their attention.

Hijikata Toshizo stared blankly at one of the katanas.

"This is... Izumi no Kami Kanesada?"

Qingdeng nodded: