Tennis Shinsengumi's Blood Dance Sakura

Shortly after the meeting on the merchant ship of the Haiyuan team, the news of Shinsaku Takasugi's death came.The news was so sudden that no one could believe it.The secret letter sent from Gan later confirmed this. Before the party, Yukimura's body suddenly became fragile and he had been recuperating in Sakurayama.And that morning, Yukimura was sitting in front of the window, looking at the rising sun, twirling the shamisen lightly, and muttering in his mouth, "Three thousand worlds will be wiped out, and I will sleep with you until dawn..."

"What did you say?" Sanada who was standing behind couldn't hear clearly, asked, Yukimura turned his head and smiled sadly, "Let's make this boring world interesting, Sanada-kun." Then his body was as silent as a flower petal Falling, fell into Sanada's arms, his smiling face was lifelike, but he couldn't open his eyes again.The flowers he raised used to bloom like brocades all year round in his enchantment, but at that moment they all withered, and the colorful petals filled the ground sadly.

Yukimura's body was not buried, but was placed in a transparent crystal coffin by Sanada and placed in his room.Although the corpse was in the scorching summer, there was no sign of corruption, as if he was just asleep. There was a poignant smile on his quiet face, and everyone who saw it was moved.Perhaps this is the peculiarity of the ghost race.

In the letter, Gan didn't mention the fact that Lian Er once told him that pure ghosts can't live past the age of 30.If this is really an inevitable fate, then there is nothing you can do if you know it in advance, it will only increase your troubles.No two, live well!Life is better than anything else!He just put this wish and prayer between the lines.

Gan said at the end of the letter that since Yukimura passed away, Sanada seems to have changed a person. The importance of Yukimura in his life is immeasurable. He is not only the driving force for his progress, but also his spiritual pillar. His existence was lost, and no one could have imagined what kind of behavior he would make.There may be major changes in the near future, so let everyone beware.

When everyone was sighing about the unforeseen events in the world, Atobe sent a secret order to arrest Kawagami Yansai.

"It seems that Shiraishi is quite capable, and it has already caused a headache for the shogunate so quickly!" Taocheng said with admiration.

"I don't know the specific situation." Atobu said, "But I heard that it was a secret order issued by the general himself, and the entire high-level shogunate was disturbed by the two of them. Of course, this kind of news has been blocked, but will things go the same way? I don’t know what direction you expect from Tezuka.” Sending the secret order was just incidental, and of course Atobe’s real purpose was to come and see Tezuka.After the battle of conquering Changzhou, the relationship between the two people improved rapidly, and their friendship became deeper.While Atobe is grateful for Tezuka's desperate rescue on the boat, he fantasizes in his heart, hoping that their relationship will eventually surpass the boundaries of friendship and develop in the direction of love.The biggest obstacle now is their different political views!If one day they really choose different paths, he doesn't know if he can let go of everything now and follow Tezuka's footsteps.

"However, it is not impossible for General Qingxi to choose the great government. Now the whole situation is not good for the shogunate. If the shogunate does not take a step back, it will be an enemy of the world." Dashi said.

"Maybe." Atobe said absent-mindedly. Although he opposed the return of the great government, he wanted to try his best to maintain the peaceful situation, because once the war broke out, it was the time for him and Tezuka to choose. He really didn't want to Watch that moment come.

"Atobe, what do you want to do with these two people?" Tezuka pointed to the portraits of Kawagami and Xiaojin.

"Well, it's a secret order anyway, no one will pursue it with great fanfare, so Tezuka will come in secret! I'm just responsible for delivering the secret order."

Since Atobe said so, everyone in the Shinsengumi also kept it a secret.

A few months later, I did not expect that the return of the great government would become a fact.Shogun Yoshiki returned the power of the shogunate to the imperial court, and the Tokugawa regime that ruled Japan for 260 years came to an end.Tezuka's ideal of peace, the most crucial step has finally been realized.However, just as they were looking forward to the establishment of the new government, bad news came one after another.

Ryoma Sakamoto was assassinated in Omiya, Kyoto!This is undoubtedly news that shocked Kyoto. As one of the drafters of the new government program, Ryoma Sakamoto was killed. Does it mean that new turmoil is undercurrent?

Soon after, the true face of the assassin who assassinated Sakamoto Ryoma spread. Some people said that it was the Shinsengumi who did it, but obviously this was made out of nothing and speculated.Some people say that it was the meeting group who did it. The meeting group has always opposed the return of the great government, and the failure of the second long war also has a grudge against Sakamoto Ryoma.

"Atobe, what do you think of this?"

"Do you think I did it? Tezuka?"

"Of course, no, but it's very strange, isn't it?"

"Maybe it's Choshu or Satsuma."

"They? How is it possible?"

"The Satsuma clan has always advocated the military crusade against the shogunate. Although Sakamoto Ryoma has done a lot for them, the possibility of internal strife is not without possibility."

"But Atobe, tell me the truth, what is the current situation like?" Recently Tezuka heard a lot of unexpected news from Echizen, Guanyue and Satsuma were getting closer , It has the potential to become a mercenary of the Satsuma domain.The Satsuma clan seems to be preparing to raise troops in Kyoto, and Guanyue will be the "Shinsengumi" of the Satsuma clan at the time.

"Tezuka, we... are also preparing for battle!" Atobe hesitated for a moment, but still said it.Now that this threshold has been reached, it is useless to procrastinate, it is better to explain clearly.

"Why? Didn't you agree to form a new government?" Tezuka couldn't hide his surprise.

"Tezuka, let me tell you the truth today. The general celebrates the return of the great government not only because of Shiraishi's activeness, which caused headaches for the high-level shogunate. Behind Shiraishi is the threat of the samurai's force. The reason why he chose this time to return the great government is because The method of putting it to death and then reviving it, so that the downfall faction has no justifiable excuse to raise troops. But after the return of the great government, the imperial court issued an edict inviting all the feudal princes to come to Beijing to discuss the aftermath, but very few people responded. Some people are not clear about the situation , with the attitude of being wise and safe, and watching from the sidelines, while others are dissatisfied with the new form of political power, and are still actively preparing to use force to defeat the curtain. Although the emperor took back the political power, he was unable to order the various vassals, and finally had to entrust the shogunate to continue Taking power, this is probably what Tokugawa Yoshiki expected. And in this case, Changzhou and Satsuma want to take power, they can only use force to get rid of the curtain. The current situation, in fact, the war is on the verge of breaking out, just look at It's just who goes out first."

"How did it become like this?"

"Tezuka, I'm sorry." I didn't want to hit his pure ideal, but the reality is so cruel!

With a long sigh, Atobe stood up, looked straight into Tezuka's eyes, and said softly, "Please choose your own position, Tezuka! Either stand on my side or stand on my opposite side, there is no middle The road can go!" Tezuka's face gradually blurred, this was the last situation he wanted to see, but he was also helpless and helpless.Even if the development of the world is predictable, sometimes it is difficult to change it by one's own strength.The dream of turning the tide has experienced setbacks again and again, but the remaining fighting spirit makes me stand up proudly!The shogunate has not yet reached the verge of death, and there is still hope of salvation. With such a mood, Atobe will never abandon his identity!

"Tezuka, I can also tell you clearly that I am not optimistic about this war. The shogunate is also divided in a mess. Although I have been saying in a high-profile way that we will definitely win, but that is what I must as the commander-in-chief. I have an attitude, but for you, I don’t need it anymore. I can only tell you that the winning rate is half to half, and many factors are beyond my control. All I can do is do my best and obey the destiny. But as long as there is I won't give up even a glimmer of hope!"

"Atobe..." Tezuka looked at his tired face with persistent eyes flashing, like an inexhaustible flame dancing in the ashes, making people never despair.

"Tezuka, I told you this to let you choose your future path. Although I said how much I like you and want to be with you before, I have been reflecting on myself these days. If you choose a path different from mine , Will I give up my identity for you, I hesitated for a long time, and finally found that I really couldn't follow in your footsteps. I was always thinking about how to keep you by my side and fight side by side with me , but now I give up, please choose your own path, Tezuka, forgive my wayward words, I really have no right to love you!" The choked voice exposed the pain in my heart, and the wet eyes couldn't stop it The burst of tears.It's not that love is not deep enough, Tezuka, it's just that I still have my own responsibilities on my shoulders, and I can't be alone anyway.If you really choose to stand against me, please let me die by your sword!Silently speaking of such a choice in his eyes, his slender fingers tightly grasped the edge of the table, what awaited him was Tezuka's trial!

"Fool, didn't we come together all the time? Why did you say such a thing suddenly?" After a long silence, Tezuka finally spoke out his decision softly.

"Tezuka..." Atobe showed some confusion, wondering if he heard it wrong.

"My position has been stated long ago, and there will be no change now!" Tezuka repeated again.

"but……"

There is no more, Atobe, although we hope for a peaceful transition to a new political situation, but the dream has been shattered, but people still have to move forward.He has seen the corruption of the shogunate very clearly, and he can't agree with the practices of Changzhou Satsuma and other vassals.He was not interested in the struggle for political power, and the failure of the return of the great government made him completely disheartened. The only light in his heart was his obsession with friendship, and his love for the past few years with Atobe. nostalgia.In Atobe, he saw a man's struggle and persistence, and those beautiful qualities radiated brilliance in his heart. It was for this reason that he unswervingly guarded him, because that was also the essence of the life he pursued. ideal state.I don't want to explain anything, as soon as I explain, my gray state of mind will be exposed, "Why, are you not satisfied with my decision? Or do you really want to compete with me on the battlefield!" With such a high-profile answer to cover up Seeing the sadness deep in his heart, Tezuka showed a smile on his face.

Atobe smiled a little flattered, "Forget about the showdown on the battlefield, but I will accompany you at any time if you talk on the court! Hehe!" It was hard to hide his joy, and Atobe showed a child-like smile on his face, "Just now I said something and said But, Tezuka, I really miss the time when we played tennis! One person can control a field, and there is his battlefield, where he can sweat and fight till the last moment I am convinced that I lose or lose without complaint or regret, but war is a completely different thing. The right time, place, and harmony affect the trend of the war all the time, and those things are beyond my control. Even with the best equipment Even if you plan the most careful tactics, you may fall short!" Sighing, he changed the subject and put all his troubles behind him, "I haven't enjoyed such a game for a long time! How about playing a game now? Field?" Just now, I have set my future as a cloudy gray tone, but at this moment, I find that the sun has shined through the dark clouds, and the joy is hard to describe in words.No matter how difficult the road is, if two people bear it together, it will feel much easier.

"Well, good!" Tezuka also hoped that a game of tennis could relieve the pain in his heart and cheer him up again.

When I came to the yard, a round of red sun was slowly sinking, and the sunset glow dyed half of the sky red.Tezuka couldn't help but stop in his tracks, and an ominous premonition came to his mind for a moment, the era is just like the setting sun, it is already the afterglow of the setting sun.And could Atobe be just the gorgeous sunset glow in this afterglow scene, just adding a touch of magnificent color?He shook his head to stop himself from thinking about it.

"Tezuka! As long as we fight side by side, I believe we have the ability to turn the tide and make Japan shine like the morning sun." Thinking of what Atobe once said, Tezuka showed a gentle smile on his face.Such a beautiful wish should not be doubted at any time!No matter what they are going through, it is that vision that gives them the strength to move forward.Yes, despite the tortuous road and constant setbacks, they are always fighting with that ideal and moving towards that goal, so there is nothing to doubt.All that needs to be done now is to continue firmly along this path.

"What's wrong, Tezuka?"

"No, nothing! Let's have fun together tonight! Atobe!"

☆、Yuta's decision