I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

His police academy experience in his previous life gave him solid shooting skills.

Although I haven't practiced shooting in a long time, hitting the target at this distance is still a piece of cake.

Following Iseza Fuluo and the long spear, Qingdeng used the mandala in actual combat for the first time.

When presenting the gun, Mr. Kiryu practically raved about it, almost claiming it was one of the most advanced firearms available at the time.

As it turns out, this pistol deserves the praise!

It has a long range, great power, and high accuracy.

The six scorching bullets shot out pierced the air and struck the bodies of the six bandits.

As blood splattered and screams filled the air, the six wounded bandits fell to the ground simultaneously, creating a huge gap in the dense forest of gunfire.

What happened after that... needs no further explanation!

Qingdeng put away the mandala in his palm, focused on the gap in front of him, and charged forward in one go!

In the instant that it missed the gap... a flash of spear light.

Qing Deng swung his long spear in a circular motion, sweeping away all the surrounding bandits and further widening the gap.

At the same time, the radish raised its head—the young man who had just given the order was now impaled on its head—and instantly, he was sent flying backward like a cannonball, falling into a distant pile of weeds, never to rise again.

Sanako and the others then passed through the gap torn open by Qingdeng and successfully broke through the gun formation.

It must be said that the fighting spirit of this group of bandits was indeed remarkable.

Facing a formidable enemy, the death of their commander, and the fall of many comrades, the bandits did not completely lose their will to fight despite this desperate situation, and there was no tragic scene of them "losing their armor and weapons".

However, Qingdeng no longer paid any attention to them, and didn't even bother to look at them.

He kept his current mission firmly in mind—to catch up with Shibasaki Renjuro and take his head!

And so, Qingdeng and his group drove off, leaving behind trails of dust.

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Qing Deng and the others chased after Shibasaki Renjuro without stopping, completely forgetting about time, from morning to noon, from noon to afternoon, from afternoon to evening...

Not to mention the time, they were completely clueless about where they were.

Along the way, they encountered many defeated soldiers of the bandit army, most of whom had become frightened birds and lambs to the slaughter.

Before Qingdeng and his men could even attack, the mere sound of their hooves, as rapid as a sudden downpour, sent them scattering and fleeing.

Judging from their "reverse charge" posture... even if what lies before them is a disgusting muddy mess and an incredibly smelly pigsty, they would probably rush in without hesitation to save their lives and escape Qingdeng.

Faced with this group of guys blocking his way, Qingdeng had two attitudes—

If they could voluntarily step back, that would be best. Qingdeng would save time, and they would escape with their lives—a win-win situation.

If they're blind... then just throw a spear at them! Cut a bloody path through!

From the moment they started chasing Shibasaki Renjuro, Aoto and his companions fought eight battles in a single day!

Apart from letting their exhausted mounts rest briefly along the way, they had almost no rest and no time to eat—even if they wanted to eat, they were powerless to do so because they had not carried any food.

Thanks to his exceptional eyesight granted by his talent "Fiery Eyes +5", Qing Deng had seen Shibasaki Renjuro's figure from afar several times, but due to various reasons such as encountering retreating soldiers blocking his way or encountering complex terrain, the distance between them had increased again.

Just then, Qingdeng suddenly felt the light beside him dim.

He looked up and saw the sun sinking below the horizon, and night quietly descending.

"Is it getting dark...?"

Qing Deng narrowed his eyes and pondered to himself.

Then, while tightening the reins to stop the radish, he turned his head and scanned his surroundings.

A moment later, his gaze locked onto an open space not far away.

"Let's set up camp there! Let's rest for a bit!"

Having said that, Qingdeng lightly kicked the cow's belly, and the radish, which had just stopped moving, started moving again.

Luo Bo had only taken a few steps when suddenly, Qing Deng felt a tightness in his left sleeve—Zanako reached out and grabbed his left sleeve.

Her once stunningly beautiful face was now unrecognizable, stained with blood.

Even so, her beautiful eyes remained bright and spirited—a faint trace of sorrow lingered in the depths of her gaze.

"Lord Tachibana, the enemy army has been defeated, and the situation is settled."

"We pursued them all the way and arrived here in a flash."

"It's a pity we couldn't take Shibasaki Renjuro's head, but even if he were still alive, he wouldn't be able to cause any trouble."

"It's time to go back!"

"We're already deep in enemy territory, and if we continue the pursuit, something unexpected might happen!"

"Moreover, the soldiers were already hungry and exhausted, and had no strength to continue fighting."

"We should stop here and set up camp, then return to camp after daybreak!"

After hearing Sanako's words, Qing Deng turned his head, raised his eyes, and looked at the Aizu cavalry behind him.

Of the original 15 Aizu cavalrymen, only 4 remain.

The others either died in battle or got separated from their pursuers while chasing Shibasaki Renjuro.

Aoto listened attentively to Sanako's well-intentioned advice.

But as soon as Sanako finished speaking, he immediately and forcefully refuted her:

"Indeed, the enemy army has been defeated and the situation is settled."

"Even if we return in triumph now, we can still give an account to the people and officials of the entire capital region."

"However! This battle cannot be considered a victory until we have taken the head of the bandit leader, Shibasaki Renjuro!"

"Since that Shibasaki Renjuro was able to raise a rebel army of tens of thousands in such a short time, it means that he is indeed quite capable!"

"If we spare his life, who knows when and where he might raise an even stronger and more troublesome rebel army in the future!"

Success is difficult, but failure is easy.

Opportunities are rare, but easy to lose.

"We must seize this opportunity to completely eliminate Shibasaki Renjuro!"

"If we stand still and let him escape, we will truly regret it!"

"When defending, one should be as solid as a rock."

"When attacking, one should move with the speed and force of thunder!"

"In such a critical situation where every second counts, one should be prepared to risk one's life."

"Continue the attack!"

"If you're tired, go back!"

"Even if I'm all alone, I will continue the pursuit! Until I personally slay Shibasaki Renjuro!"

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P.S.: At first glance, Qingdeng seems reckless. However, this is the art of war—analyze each situation specifically. Pursue when you should, and back down when you should.

Chapter 661 "Child of the Demon" Okita Souji and the Final Battle [5000 words]

Qingdeng's words were like throwing a spark into a powder keg.

Needless to say, Sanako is the embodiment of the eight traditional Japanese virtues: righteousness, courage, benevolence, courtesy, sincerity, honor, loyalty, and self-discipline.

She is easily swayed when it comes to matters of dignity and honor.

As for the Aizu cavalry... in Japan, where there was a shortage of high-quality horses, cavalry was an extremely expensive military force that only elite warriors could handle.

Which of the warriors who could become the elite of an army and the face of a domain didn't have a bit of a temper?

"Kid Tachibana, since we're going to continue the pursuit, let's hurry up and take a rest."

Sanako's reply was brief.

Immediately afterwards, the Aizu cavalrymen shouted:

"Lord Niou! Please don't insult us!"

"I still have the strength! I can still ride a horse! I can still wield a sword!"

"For me, this level of fatigue is just like taking a walk after dinner!"

"Lord Niou! Please allow us to continue following you!"

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Anyone with eyes can see at a glance that these people are all lying and showing off.

His face was covered in fatigue, his lips were pale, and his limbs were trembling uncontrollably... he was clearly at his last gasp.

However... despite their exhaustion, their eyes shone brightly.

The Aizu cavalrymen, with their synchronized movements, cast respectful glances at Aoto.

Seeing is believing.

Hearing about Niou's deeds and legends a hundred times is far less effective than witnessing Niou charging into battle and killing enemies with your own eyes.

Without hesitation, he leaped off the cliff.

The bravery of leading from the front.

His figure effortlessly wielded a long spear, causing his enemies to fall from their horses.

Powerful beyond compare, like a demon!

All of these things made the Aizu cavalrymen... no! They made those who admired martial arts yearn for them!