I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

At this point, Qingdeng's tone changed abruptly, becoming exceptionally low.

Not only that, he slowly lowered his eyelids, and his gaze became terrifying.

"If anyone feels dissatisfied, then come at me."

"No matter when or where, I will accompany you to the end."

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The first head of the Shinsengumi's finance office was Elodie Angoulême from France—this unusual personnel change quickly became a topic of conversation for the people of Kyoto.

Ordinary people did not react much to this—they had only a superficial understanding of the various conflicts between their own people and the Western barbarians.

However, those radical patriots clamored loudly: "The Shinsengumi hired Westerners! This is blatant treason and collusion with the enemy!"

Although they didn't understand how hiring a Western woman could be considered treason and collusion with the enemy, the radical anti-Japanese faction insisted on this stigma.

This is a classic example of "if you want to find fault, you can always find a reason."

Even if Elodie hadn't become the head of the Shinsengumi, these madmen could still find evidence of the Shinsengumi's "collusion" with the Westerners in other ways.

Qing Deng held the radical anti-government faction's various pronouncements in utter contempt.

Anyway, I've already broken ties with these lunatics, so I don't care about their voices anymore. Let them shout whatever they want.

Qing Deng had thought that Elodie would have some difficulty adjusting after taking on the logistics work of the Shinsengumi for the first time.

But to my surprise... she got the hang of it right away and did a fantastic job!

In just a few days, she integrated the Shinsengumi's existing transportation capacity and made orderly arrangements for it.

Which packhorses were responsible for transporting supplies from Edo?

Which handcarts were responsible for supporting the construction of Qinjin Prefecture?

Next, she re-recorded the grain and fodder reserves in the warehouse and corrected the defects and errors in the previous ledgers.

Of course, we must not forget "Otsubo".

She put a lot of effort into revising the "Otsu Book".

This is a complex and massive project.

Fortunately, Elodie's work ability is beyond description.

If there are no doubts, Qingdeng will be able to see a brand new "Otsu Book" in just one month!

To describe Elodie as having an "innate logistical physique" would be no exaggeration!

Qing Deng couldn't help but wonder: Could she have done a similar job before?

In any case, with Elodie's addition, the Shinsengumi's logistical shortcomings were addressed.

The organization's operational efficiency has reached a new level!

No longer needing to handle logistical work, Qingdeng was finally able to free up his hands and concentrate on dealing with other more important matters.

……

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time flies.

Five days have passed in the blink of an eye (October 17th).

On this day, Qingdeng, who was concentrating on his work, suddenly heard a report:

"Lord Niou, there is an old man at the gate who calls himself 'Kiryu Kazuma' and specifically asked to see you!"

Qingdeng raised his eyebrows forcefully, a faint look of joy appearing on his cheeks.

—Kiryu-sensei? What's he doing here?

Overjoyed, he excitedly abandoned his work and rushed towards the gate.

As soon as he reached the door, that incredibly familiar, elderly figure came into view.

"Mr. Kiryu!"

Qing Deng quickened his pace to greet Mr. Kiryu.

But who knew... Kiryu, the expressionless boss, glanced at Aoto and then said without any emotion:

"...Tachibana-kun, draw your sword."

bass.

The instant he finished speaking, he swiftly drew the sword from his waist...

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Leopard, resurrected!

I haven't written anything for two days, so I've completely forgotten where I left off... (crying leopard head.jpg) I'm still feeling a bit unwell, but I'll try my best to get back on track! (high leopard.jpg)

Let's all vote with our monthly tickets to celebrate Leopard's resurrection! (Leopard crying.jpg)

Chapter 765 Master-Disciple Showdown! Facing the "Selfless Realm"! [4500]

The master and disciple were reunited after a long separation... The first thing the master said was such a raunchy and inappropriate word.

Qingdeng, who was completely bewildered, was stunned on the spot.

"Tong..."

Before he could finish speaking, a flash of silver light slashed towards him!

Although he didn't understand what was going on, Qing Deng's body instinctively reacted the instant the blade struck!

Suddenly, Qingdeng lowered his center of gravity, took a step back, and widened the distance between them.

At the same time, he raised his left hand, pressed it against the scabbard opening of the Vairocana sword at his waist, and with his thumb against the hilt, he gently pushed it open—with a click—revealing the clasp used to hold the scabbard in place.

hum!

Another blade of light leaped through the air.

Qing Deng was clearly the one who attacked last, but his blade struck the opponent's blade first.

The two strikes collided violently, scattering bluish-white sparks and a deafening clang.

The next instant, as if scalded, the two retreated simultaneously, creating a distance of 7 or 8 steps, and then both assumed the stance of Zanshin.

The sudden and intense confrontation between the two left everyone present speechless, their jaws practically dropping to the floor.

The gatekeeper responsible for guarding the garrison gate, the passersby who were just passing by... everyone present was speechless with shock at Kiryu's swift and powerful strike and Aoto's thunderous defensive counterattack.

The two, at the heart of the battle, completely ignored the attention of those around them and stared intently at each other.

After a short while, the previously tense facial lines of Mr. Kiryu slowly relaxed.

"...Tachibana-kun, you've really gotten some skills."

As he spoke, he dismounted, placed the tip of the knife back against the scabbard opening, and with a "whoosh," she sheathed the knife.

Seeing that the other party had already sheathed his sword, Qing Deng slowly straightened up, habitually flicked his sword, and then sheathed it as well.

"Mr. Kiryu, don't scare me like that..."

As he spoke, his tone was a mixture of helplessness and amusement.

"It's quite frightening to order someone to draw their sword for no reason, and then swing it around on their own."

"Even if you wanted to give me a 'surprise,' don't do it this way."

Mr. Kiryu gently shook his head.

"No, I didn't mean to give you a 'surprise'."

"I was very serious when I made that cut just now."

"It's been a long time since we last met, and due to certain special reasons, I'm eager to chop you up... I want to have a real, real fight with you."

"However, this place is not a place where we can act freely."

"We have no choice but to abandon the project halfway through."

After saying that, Mr. Kiryu turned his head and looked at the growing crowd of onlookers around him.

Although he subtly changed his wording midway through, quietly removing the phrase "cut you down," Qing Deng didn't pay much attention to it.

His attention was completely focused on the other person's words, "I want to have a real, real spar with you."

Qingdeng raised an eyebrow, then smiled meaningfully:

"If that's the case... then let's go somewhere else!"

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In no time—

The newly established training camp, a private dojo for Qingdeng.

This training ground, dedicated to Qingdeng, is a full 200 square meters.

In terms of area alone, it is nothing short of astonishing.

However, due to his busy schedule and the fact that Qingdeng's personal strength had reached a bottleneck, practicing "death force" in the dojo was no longer beneficial, so Qingdeng had not been to this dojo for quite some time.

At this moment, the vast dojo finally welcomed back the long-awaited hustle and bustle.

Aoto and Mr. Kiryu occupied the east and west sides of the dojo, respectively.

They all removed any unnecessary items from their bodies.

Personal belongings, wakizashi... all those things that could hinder the battle were removed.

All they had left were the clothes they were wearing and the swords at their waists.

As Kiryu tightened his sleeves with the cufflinks, he asked Aoto: