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"Huh? Tachibana-kun, what a coincidence!"

The husband in the couple said:

"Since we've met by chance, would you like to have some wagashi (Japanese sweets)?"

Qingdeng shifted her gaze, looking at her husband, then at her wife, her expression strange:

"Mr. Goomog, Mrs. Goomog, what are you doing here?"

This couple was none other than the Old Mu family!

Goro Komaki tilted his head and replied, half-jokingly:

"How did we get here? It's obvious, we're here to cool off! The weather in Kyoto is just too hot. We can't live like this without coming to the river to cool off!"

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Chapter 838 Is "Kyoto Tengu" Ogata Itsuki? [4800]

With war imminent and the entire city fleeing... against this backdrop, a middle-aged couple was seen leisurely enjoying the cool air, eating wagashi (Japanese sweets), and chatting and laughing by the river, seemingly unaffected by the situation...

It has to be said that the contrast was so visually striking that Qingdeng even thought he was seeing things.

Compared to the stunned Aoto, Souji's reaction was much simpler.

After a brief moment of surprise, her beautiful eyes were fixed on the plate of fragrant wagashi (Japanese sweets) that smelled so sweet.

"Mr. Gomak, haven't you... received the message yet?"

As Qingdeng moved to the side of the Gu Mu couple, he asked.

Goro Komaki tilted his head slightly:

"News? What news?"

"The Changzhou army is attacking!"

To achieve the best warning effect, Qing Deng put on a serious face and adopted a stern tone.

"This time, they've made quite a stir."

"Kusaka Genzui issued a general mobilization order, mobilizing all the troops of the entire domain."

"At the very least, their total strength is at least ten thousand troops!"

"Although we will definitely keep the Choshu army out of Kyoto, there is no guarantee that one or two cannonballs will fall into the town, or that one or two groups of rogue soldiers will sneak in."

"In short, Kyoto is very unsafe right now, you should run for your lives."

“If you have nowhere to go, I can help you.”

The horrors of war need no further explanation.

Demobilized soldiers... especially those who have suffered defeats, are living in constant fear, and are filled with negative emotions, are no different from animals.

To release their stress and bitterness, they are happy to have a good time before meeting the King of Hell.

Therefore, the Old Shepherds... or to put it bluntly: Mrs. Old Shepherd is in danger.

Qingdeng did not know the exact age of Mrs. Gumu.

Ah Wu has known this couple since she was a child, so Mrs. Gu Mu must be at least forty or fifty years old.

Although she is not young, she still looks young because of proper maintenance and natural beauty.

At first glance, he looks to be only 36 or 7 years old.

A beautiful woman who looks to be in her thirties... this is what is meant by "mature woman seduction"!

With such a beautiful wife, Komaki Goro's refusal to leave Kyoto is just like a three-year-old child swaggering through the city with a gold ingot in his arms.

In any case, this couple was already acquaintances of Qingdeng.

Both morally and logically, Qingdeng could not stand idly by and watch them put themselves in danger.

Despite Aoto's well-intentioned reminder, Komaki Goro did not show any alarm; instead, he chuckled a few times.

"Oh, so that's what it is."

"Mr. Orange, thank you for your kind reminder."

“I had heard about the ‘Changzhou Eastern Expedition’ long ago.”

Qingdeng couldn't help but chime in:

"Since you've heard about it before, why don't you leave this place? Hurry home and pack your bags; it's not too late to set off now."

Goro Komaki smiled again.

"I am not unaware of the horrors of war."

"But our wagashi shop is the culmination of our life's work."

"I really can't bear to abandon it."

Because they couldn't bear to leave their own shops, they refused to flee... This behavior of valuing money over life made Qing Deng pause in surprise.

However, Qing Deng could understand their thoughts.

In feudal times, opening a shop was no easy task.

For husband-and-wife teams like the Old English Sheep couple, the shop is both their livelihood and their home.

No matter the country or the time, there will always be scum who profit from national crises.

Recently, Qingdeng has received numerous reports that "bandits are taking advantage of the fact that Kyoto is now a ghost town to rob and plunder everywhere."

Even though Aoto has increased the number of police patrols in the city, there will always be times when even the most meticulous plans fail.

Once the war begins and the situation becomes unprecedentedly chaotic, it will be even more difficult to maintain order in Kyoto.

Abandoning the shop to flee, only to return to find it completely looted... This feeling is truly like being stabbed in the heart!

In conclusion, how easy is it to ask someone to give up the shop on which their whole family depends for survival?

Nevertheless, Qingdeng couldn't bear to see the Old Shepherd and his wife in danger.

"Mr. Gomak, that may be true, but life is more important."

"Money can be earned back, but once a person is gone, you have nothing left."

"If you are reluctant to part with the shop, I can send someone to help you move all the valuables inside."

Goro Komaki waved his hand:

"I appreciate your kindness, Mr. Ju."

"My wife and I have made up our minds—we will not leave."

"When people get older, they prefer to stay in one place and don't like to move around or travel back and forth."

At this point, he seemed to remember something, paused, and then adopted a half-joking tone:

"Mr. Orange, you don't need to worry about us at all."

"First of all, those mutinous soldiers and bandits may not necessarily be able to wreak havoc in the capital."

"Even if one or two groups of rebel soldiers or bandits manage to sneak into the capital, I am not afraid of them."

"Don't let my appearance fool you, I have studied a little swordsmanship and know a thing or two about it."

As he spoke, he extended the index fingers of both hands, his right palm covering the index finger of his left hand, and his right index finger straightened out, making a "sword-gripping" gesture.

"These thieves only know how to bully the weak and fear the strong."

"They're all eager to bully the weak; but when they encounter someone tough to mess with, they scatter like birds and beasts."

"If all else fails, we still have the 'Kyoto Tengu'!"

Kyoto Tengu—an unheard-of name that startled Qing Deng.

"'Kyoto Tengu'? What's that?"

In Chinese mythology, the Heavenly Dog is a mythical beast, as recorded in the "Classic of Mountains and Seas: Western Mountains Classic".

In Japanese mythology, the tengu is a creature possessing powerful supernatural abilities.

In Japan, it is generally believed that tengu have a tall, long red nose and a red face, hold a round fan, a feather fan or a treasure mallet, are tall, wear "yamabushi" (mountain burial suit), have wings on their backs, hang a samurai sword at their waist, wear traditional Japanese high-legged wooden clogs, and carry a raincoat to hide themselves at any time.

Tengu typically live deep in the mountains and possess unimaginable supernatural strength and abilities, as well as an arrogant and haughty demeanor.

In the eyes of the Japanese, the tengu is a mysterious being that is both good and evil; it is both a terrifying monster and a revered deity.

Throughout history, myths and legends related to the celestial dog have been endless.

The most famous legend of the tengu is none other than "Ki-i-ha-gan of Kurama Mountain".

Legend has it that at the end of the Heian period, after the young Minamoto no Yoshitsune was driven to the brink of death by the Taira clan, a tengu from Mount Kurama known as "Oni-ha-gan" took him in.

Minamoto no Yoshitsune then followed Kiichi Hōgen to learn martial arts, military strategy, and sorcery, acquiring extraordinary skills and ultimately succeeding in destroying the Taira clan and avenging his blood feud.

Of course, legends are just legends.

The so-called Tengu is just a mythical creature and should not be taken seriously.

Faced with Aoto's questioning, Komaki Goro raised an eyebrow:

"Tachibana-kun, you don't know about 'Kyoto Tengu'?"

"Well, that's understandable."

"After all, the 'Kyoto Tengu' hasn't appeared for a long time."

Having said that, Goro Komaki straightened up slightly, cleared his throat, and then began to speak in a leisurely manner:

As the name suggests, "Kyoto Tengu" is a tengu that lives in Kyoto.

"Although it bears the name of a celestial dog, it is not a monster."

"He was essentially just a powerful samurai dressed as a tengu, wearing a tengu mask and a raincoat."