Swallow Back

This is a typical shrine building near the estuary of the Nagara River. The area is not large, and it is indeed equipped with heavy troops as mentioned above.At midnight now, there are teams of no less than 20 people patrolling with lanterns.

At the same time, the surrounding hundreds of meters are deserted fields, and even the weeds have been burned, completely unobstructed and without cover.

On the contrary, it makes people care more.

On the way, Sougo Okita has already said that since Nagashima was occupied by the Ichiko sect decades ago, the "Odae Shrine" has gradually lost its incense, and it was finally annexed, and then it has always existed as a warehouse in name.

The surrounding fields were also abandoned.

So here has become a deserted backcountry.

Since the Shinsengumi has been active in Long Island, it has naturally recorded this place a long time ago, but due to its limited strength, it has not spent time to investigate carefully.

Now I heard that there is another mystery in it, but I just think it is unexpected and reasonable.

Then what should be done?

The old monk known as "Uncle Kongzhi" said worriedly: "My lords, this place is really heavily guarded. Let's retreat for the time being and find a way to investigate later..."

"Hmm..." Okita Sougo didn't make a decision, just looked at Liu Yun with his head on his hands.

Liu Yun looked around and saw that there were more than 20 people patrolling outside the small shrine, and he didn't know how many guards were left inside, so he suddenly changed his attitude and became admonishing: "It's true. So let’s call it a day today, our task of coming to Long Island to pick up the team members has been roughly completed, enough to turn back without guilt.”

"Ah..." Okita Sougo seemed a little disappointed when he heard this, but he immediately showed a bright smile: "Sometimes it is necessary to be cautious! Just do as Liuyun-sama wants."

The old monk was immediately relieved, and nodded again and again: "It couldn't be better, it couldn't be better..."

After saying these words, the old monk seemed to feel uncomfortable, bent down and coughed twice, and then suddenly flew backwards as if on a rocket.

At the same time, a cloud of gray-white mist was sprayed out and remained in place.

The surrounding air immediately became extremely dignified.

Everyone's actions have become much slower and more difficult, as if they are submerged in water, they will feel huge resistance when they move their hands and feet.

Then there was a sharp whistle.

From the direction of the "Oda River Shrine", a group of heavily armed men and horses rushed out quickly.Apparently they didn't come here just to hear the movement, but they were already prepared.

Ambushes appeared in several other directions immediately.

Seeing this, Liu Yun said in his heart that it really came, and the strange aura he felt before was not for no reason.

Asaji Igawa and Rinko Akiyama are now like robots under the control of Liuyun's brainwaves, and they will not respond in the slightest surprise.

But everyone else present was shocked.

Okita Sougo widened his eyes, with an expression of disbelief on his face: "Uncle Sorachi...you actually turned into a traitor? Have you forgotten how your only flesh and blood died?"

"Ha ha……"

The old monk known as "Uncle Kongzhi" chuckled a few times from a distance, showing a look of enlightenment: "I thought so too at first. It wasn't until I had been in the temple for many years that I realized that although Kagura has always been Zong was killed, but in fact he died because he was bewitched and participated in the rebellion. The real culprit is actually you group of demagogic Shinsengumi!"

"What? Uncle Sorachi, you..."

Okita Sougo tried his best to refute, his expression was unprecedented anxiety.

"Needless to say, it was you Okita Sougo who killed Kagura!"

The old monk yelled these words sharply.

"I……"

Hearing this, Sougo Okita seemed to have been greatly shocked, his feet were weak, and he collapsed on the ground, losing all color on his face.

And Liu Yun could feel that this time it was not a performance.

Chapter 228 Nine-Tailed Fox and Okita Sougo

"The Shinsengumi's cancer that confuses young people must be eradicated, otherwise the tragedy of Kagura will continue to repeat itself."

The old monk known as "Uncle Kongzhi" was chanting such words over and over again at this time, with an extremely firm expression, and even fanaticism.

He was originally considered to be an undercover agent arranged by Okita Sougo in the Nagashima Ichikomune, but now he suddenly changed his position and led the people from the Shinsengumi into an ambush.

Well-prepared ambush!

Two hundred Yixiangzong warriors were fully armed, some wore armor and held sharp knives, some copied strong bows and arrows, and with the assistance of monks and magicians, they sharpened their knives and waited for work.

Besieged seven core members of the Shinsengumi.

It looked like a sure win.The core members of the Shinsengumi are indeed very strong, but they can't overcome such a huge gap in numbers.What's more, there will be more reinforcements arriving soon.

At this time, the old monk Kongzhi, who was about to succeed, showed a gratified smile and was very satisfied.

Although a few years ago, his daughter was killed by the monks after the activities of the Shinsengumi were exposed. In order to hide his name, he changed his face and erased all traces of the first half of his life. Please ask Okita Sougo to make arrangements for him to sneak into Nagashima. undercover.

But during this period of time, listening to the sound of monks chanting sutras and chanting Buddha every day, it was subtly influenced by his ears and eyes. He didn't know when it started, and he gradually changed his mind. In fact, it is a just organization that is in charge of the people.

Attitudes have taken a 180-degree turn.

As for how it turned around... the old monk Kongzhi himself couldn't explain it clearly.

Anyway, the idea has changed.

Although it is not clear, but the mind is extremely firm.

Then he confessed everything to Yuanzheng Temple frankly, willing to apologize with death.

However, as the abbot, Master Zhengyi magnanimously forgave him, and taught him the method of practice, and arranged corresponding powers and positions, so that the old monk Kongzhi had the opportunity to pay for his previous sins.

So with tears of gratitude, he still bears the identity of an insider, but has completely become a traitor.

The obsession of "seeking justice and revenge for the dead daughter" was replaced by "to defeat the Shinsengumi to prevent the tragedy from happening again".

Quietly pass on some half-truths and half-false information, and deliberately lead to cause more casualties without revealing your true intentions—this kind of thing has happened several times, and it can be regarded as familiar.

But this time, it is an unprecedented opportunity.

The deputy team leader Hijikata Shishiro was killed for rebellion, the team leader Kondo Isao was poisoned and became a cripple, the third person Okita Sougo and the newly promoted powerful non-staff member Sasaki Ruun brought only single-digit bodyguards to Long Island...

Isn't this exactly what can be done in one go?

For this reason, the old monk Kongzhi sent a signal secretly just now, telling Xiangzong to prepare quickly.He pretended to throw out the bait inadvertently, and deliberately said irony in a cautious and persuasive attitude. After a hard performance, he finally pulled the target into the net.

The location of this trap has been well thought out.

First of all, it can't be too close to the Long Island Wishing Temple, otherwise a discerning person will know that it is extremely dangerous.

It is best to stay away from the towns where the townspeople live, otherwise too many onlookers will be disturbed, and the aftermath will be very troublesome.

It's not okay to be too contemptuous, because it is inconvenient to set up ambushes in inaccessible places, and it is easy to be exposed.

Like the Oda River Shrine, a stronghold with some strange features is just available.

After working cautiously and conscientiously all the way, the old monk Kongzhi is quite proud now.

More than 200 people surrounded seven people.

Will be able to catch them all in one go!

Finally, we can seek justice for our dead daughter.

Thinking of this, the old monk Kongzhi couldn't help showing a relieved smile.

It's just that after laughing, he suddenly felt something wrong, as if there was an indescribable and inexplicable throbbing in his heart.

Are you worried about something?

No, no... More than 200 people besieged seven people, what else is there to worry about?

……

Surrounded in the middle were Sasaki Ryuun, Igawa Asahime, Akiyama Rinko, Okita Sougo and the three people around him.

"Seven people are surrounded by so many enemies, what should we do?"

Facing the enemy who suddenly appeared from all directions, Liu Yun didn't show any signs of panic and fear, but he deliberately cast a questioning look at Sougo Okita.

Although the incident happened suddenly, he actually vaguely expected it in his heart.

After absorbing the red square jade obtained from the big octopus, Liu Yun's supernatural powers became stronger, and he could feel that the old monk called "Uncle Kongzhi" exuded a strange aura.

Obviously there is a problem!

It is likely to be subject to some kind of brilliant mental manipulation.

That being the case, it is not surprising to encounter an ambush.

Moreover, Liu Yun also had sufficient confidence that he would be fine on the site of Yuanzheng Temple in Long Island.

So what if you are surrounded by more than 200 people?Judging from the appearance, the opponent's single combat power is not very high.It may be a bit difficult to speculate that it is necessary to fight back, but it is relatively sure to break through.This scene is far worse than the youkai riots encountered in Kyoto before.

The one who really deserves attention is the old monk Kongzhi.

How on earth was he brainwashed?Why a few years ago, he changed from an internal agent of the Shinsengumi to a double agent working for Yixiangzong?After understanding this point, there may be a chance to touch the core secrets of those bald donkeys.

Then he used his spare energy to observe Okita Sougo's reaction.

On the surface, he is the No. [-] member of the "Shinsengumi". He looks relatively young and has a handsome face. I don't know how old he is.He is usually arrogant and lazy, quick-witted and decisive, with management ability but no leadership aura.In addition, there seems to be a problem with the orientation. After defeating him in the first meeting, he received an overly enthusiastic treatment. This "elegant way" can only make people stay away.

But in fact, I'm afraid it's more than that.

Liu Yun didn't have much basis, he just felt something was wrong based on intuition.

Now is a good opportunity to test the cards.

Facing more than 200 enemies, Liu Yun himself is confident that he can protect the two female relatives and break through safely.

But judging from the strength that Okita Sougo has displayed during this period, he and his deployments may be in danger of being completely wiped out.

Liu Yun has already made up his mind that he will never help with all his strength at the beginning, let's see how much strength these "friends" are hiding.

Not just to satisfy curiosity.

It is more hope that Sougo Okita will really throw some trump cards, and then everyone will work together, not only to repel the ambush and break through safely, but also to catch the suspected brainwashed "Old Monk Sorachi" and take him back to study carefully some.

After all, the main purpose of my coming to Long Island is to strengthen my understanding of the monks of Yixiangzong, so as to facilitate the follow-up battle plan.

……

At this time, Okita Sougo was still sluggishly immersed in the shock and sadness of being betrayed by "Uncle Sorachi".

At least that's the reaction shown.

"Do you think Kagura's death is my fault... I see, I see..."

He repeated these few lines in a low voice, feeling dejected and dejected, as if he had suffered a great mental devastation.