I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

His face was slightly pale.

This was the first time Shimizu Sakae had ever seen Rasetsu so out of control...

Rakshasa stretched out his hand and vigorously rubbed his brow.

"...Eiichi, do you know Mamiya Kuro?"

“I know. You told me before that he was a once-renowned swordsman and also an important member of the Calabash House. Lord Rakshasa, if your series of orders just now were to prevent the Calabash House from infiltrating and attacking, wasn't that a bit too much? Was it necessary to immediately transfer personnel and destroy all important documents?”

There are members of the Gourd House loitering around the Shimizu residence... This suggests that the Gourd House may have discovered the connection between the Shimizu clan and the Hoju Party, and is therefore preparing to take action.

Eiichi Shimizu, however, was not too alarmed by this.

He had great confidence in the Shimizu clan and in the strength of the "strongest Yakuza group in Kanto" that he had personally built.

Even if the Gourd House really attacks, even if they are no match for them, they can calmly transfer personnel and supplies to preserve their strength.

Rakshasa turned her head to the side, giving Shimizu Eiichi a meaningful look, then slowly looked away and stared straight ahead.

“If it were just the Gourd House attacking, it wouldn’t be a big problem. But if the attackers include Kuro Mamiya… then the situation is quite different.”

Shimizu Eiichi frowned.

"Lord Rakshasa, what makes you say that?"

"Kuro Mamiya is one of the few martial artists in the world who can freely enter the legendary 'state of no self'—now you should understand why I gave those orders, right?"

Eiichi Shimizu: "..."

Rakshasa: "..."

In an instant, a heavy silence descended between Rasetsu and Shimizu Eiichi, and the surrounding sounds seemed strangely distant.

About 10 seconds later, the shock and fear finally turned into sound.

"...Yes, Lord Rakshasa, I will go and gather the troops immediately!"

……

……

Edo, suburbs, somewhere—

Roll, roll, roll...

A strange, rhythmic sound drifted from afar.

Roll, roll, roll...

The sound gradually drew closer.

Roll, roll, roll...

White light shines into the pitch-black world—

"Well……!"

As Qingdeng regained consciousness, he slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing that caught their eye was the unfamiliar roof of the car.

A plain roof without any decoration, a swaying carriage, and the intermittent sounds of horses panting...

This scene made Qingdeng instantly realize that he was lying in the carriage.

The "rolling" sound I just heard was the sound of wheels turning.

--here it is……?

Qingdeng looked around with a bewildered expression.

He soon discovered that he wasn't the only one in the carriage, which was neither too big nor too small.

"Okita-kun? Sanako-san?"

Sanako and Soujima slept on his left and right sides respectively, the three of them lying in a "川" shape.

Both women were sleeping soundly, their chests and abdomens rising and falling in a gentle, even rhythm.

"Ah, junior, you're awake."

Suddenly, a familiar female voice came from the driver's seat.

Qingdeng looked in the direction of the sound, his bewilderment deepening.

"Senior? Saeji?"

The two sisters sat side by side in the driver's seat of the carriage, with Sae holding the reins and skillfully controlling the horse.

The carriage was pulled by two well-cared-for, well-developed, and glossy horses.

Yae asked urgently:

"Junior, how are you feeling? Do you feel any better?"

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Chapter 476 Qing Deng and Sanako's Farewell Kiss

Upon hearing this, Qing Deng reached out and rubbed his forehead.

Because he had just woken up, Qingdeng's mind was still in a state of confusion, and he was somewhat unclear about the situation.

However, this will only last a short while.

Soon, memories began to flood back like a rising tide.

Melee, duel, crushing defeat, escape... a series of images flashed quickly before Qingdeng's eyes.

Finally, the image freezes on the last scene seen before consciousness was lost: Sanako's pretty face filled with tension.

—Did I faint...?

After his memory was fully restored, Qingdeng reached out and touched his forehead again.

My head still hurts a little... but it's definitely much better than before I lost consciousness.

Undoubtedly, this is thanks to the "Body Fitness +2" talent.

This talent grants Qingdeng a recovery speed far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Qing Deng whispered to Yae, who was concerned about his health:

"Hmm...I feel much better..."

"That's good."

Yae let out a long breath.

"When we moved you back to the Moon Palace Shrine, Lord Utoku immediately brought in an old doctor who was skilled in treating internal injuries."

"The old doctor said you're fine, you just need to take your medicine every day and rest for a while and you'll recover completely."

"Ah! Now that you're awake, take your medicine first!"

"Because you were sleeping the whole time, we didn't know where to start to give you the medicine."

As she spoke, Yae reached out and handed Aoto a bottle of medicine.

"Take four pills from this bottle three times a day."

"It is said that this is the old doctor's secret medicine."

"It not only has remarkable effects in treating internal injuries, but also has a certain analgesic effect."

Qingdeng thanked him and took the medicine pot—but did not rush to take the medicine.

He turned his head and looked at the souji who was still fast asleep beside him.

"Where's Okita-kun? How's her injury?"

"Okita-kun is also fine."

Yae replied.

"Her injury is not very serious. She can recover as long as she takes her medicine on time and rests for a period of time."

"Is that so...that's good..."

Hearing this, Qingdeng finally felt relieved.

"Junior, take your medicine quickly."

Yae urged.

"Take your medicine and then sleep for a while. You need plenty of rest right now."

Qingdeng glanced at Yae, then at the medicine bottle in his hand.

"...This isn't urgent. Compared to taking medicine and resting, I have something more important that I need to confirm with you two."

As he spoke, he raised his eyes and looked out the car window.

Outside the car, a vibrant natural landscape unfolded.

The carriage traveled along a country lane marked with several deep ruts.

On one side is an open field, and at the end is a forest that stretches all the way to the horizon.

On the other side is a dense thicket of bushes, beneath which rise rocky hills, with the towering Mount Fuji faintly visible in the distance.

The tranquil Edo-style town, enveloped in the darkness of night, was left far behind, receding into the distance.

"Sae, Yae, where is this place? Where are we going? Where are Mr. Ebina and his companions?"

"This is the southern outskirts of Edo. As for Ebina and the others, they parted ways with us not long after you passed out. They should be hiding somewhere inconspicuous right now, healing their wounds and thinking about their next move."