Tennis Shinsengumi's Blood Dance Sakura

The dim candle light shone in the small cell, fluttering with the breeze, and seemed to be extinguished at any moment, and their lives were as fragile as the candle light, and what awaited them might be the order of execution.

"Hey, Shiraishi, I heard that Sagara Sosan has been executed." Toyama Kintaro asked.

"Well, right." Baishi sat in the corner, resting his forehead with his left hand, as if he was thinking about something and seemed a little absent-minded.Maybe it's time to look back at your own life.

"What, Shiraishi, aren't you sad at all?" Kintaro grumbled dissatisfied.

"Well, I'm sorry! Xiao Jin, life is full of unsatisfactory things." For him who has always pursued perfection, this is not his inherent life philosophy, but these years after time travel have made him feel so helpless emotion.Although he has not been living on the cusp of the storm like Sanada and Tezuka these years, he has done a lot of unknown practical things and helped some unknown people, but all this has not made the world a better place.

"Hey? Are you saying that we will be executed too, Shiraishi?" Kintaro hadn't seriously considered the issue of life and death before. Although it has been a few days since he was imprisoned, Kintaro is still in the stage of experiencing life. , was full of curiosity about life in the prison, and it was not until Sagara Sosan was executed that this question was put before him.

"Who knows?" Bai Shi smiled.

Xiao Jin felt relaxed when he saw that smile, "Haha! Baishi, you lied to me, right? If you are really about to be beheaded, can you still laugh?"

"Do you want me to cry?" It is a kind of happiness to be as innocent as Xiaojin, Baishi couldn't help thinking.

"You at least have to think of a way?"

"What's the solution? If it's seppuku, I can intervene for you. I can guarantee that it won't hurt at all!" Baishi laughed, but his bloody words sounded extremely gentle.

"No! Definitely not! Who is going to do seppuku!" Xiao Jin jumped up and yelled loudly, "I haven't competed with Chaoqian yet, how can I die! I don't want to die, death is terrible!"

"Xiao Jin, I will travel back when I die!" Baishi said against his will. If there is no way to change the reality, at least he can give him hope, just like people who believe in an afterlife can calmly face life and death. He doesn't want Xiao Jin to be in fear. Live out your last days.

"Really? You can go back after you die?"

Baishi nodded, but heard an erratic voice say, "That's not necessarily true."

"Who?" Baishi got up instantly and came to the prison door, he couldn't help being a little surprised that he didn't hear the footsteps of the person coming.He wouldn't sit still and wait for seppuku. Although it is recognized as the most dignified way of death in this era, if you give it a go after the meeting, they may still have a chance to escape, but there is no one in front of them. , Could it be that he was hallucinating?

"Wow! Ghost!" Hearing Xiaojin's cry behind him, Baishi turned his head suddenly, and saw a nearly transparent shadow floating in the middle of the prison, but it was Gan he hadn't seen for a long time. "It's you!" Baishi had seen the scene before Chitose's death, so he was not very surprised by such an image, but was surprised why he came here.

"Long time no see!" He said with a dry smile, "If you want to do seppuku, you must let me intervene. I have always wanted to collect first-hand information, but unfortunately I haven't been able to find the opportunity."

"Baishi, is he a human or a ghost?" Xiaojin hid behind Baishi and secretly looked at the ghost in front of him, his terrified eyes were full of curiosity.

"Neither human nor ghost!" Bai Shi laughed, and Xiao Jin couldn't help shivering after hearing this.At this moment, there were a few fighting sounds outside, short and sharp, Baishi listened attentively, and seemed to have identified the identity of the person, and said with a slight smile, "So there are helpers!"

"Of course, I'm also very interested in seppuku." Buer had already floated over, raised his knife and dropped the iron lock, looked at the state of Baishi and Xiaojin, and said, "It's not suitable to stay here for a long time, or Get out quickly!"

Baishi nodded, and pulled Xiaojin out of the cell behind Fuji. "Wow, Baishi, we don't have to cut seppuku, it's great!" Xiaojin cheered excitedly, picked up the guard's sword, and opened all the surrounding cells. Dozens of prisoners swarmed and rushed out. In the prison cell, the officers and soldiers who arrived after hearing the news surrounded the exit of the prison with guns in their hands, but the bullets were useless in front of Fuji, and a group of people followed Fuji and quickly broke out of the tight encirclement.After leaving the sight of the officers and soldiers, everyone disbanded on the spot and went their separate ways.

"Any plans?" Fuji asked Shiraishi.

"Well, of course." Baishi nodded confidently, "Originally, it would be all over if he died, but since he is alive, he has something to do."

"Ah, Xiaobai is motivated again!" Kintaro clapped his hands and applauded!

Baishi laughed and said, "Xiao Jin, this trip is extremely dangerous, you should think it over carefully, don't follow me blindly."

"Why, Shiraishi, are you going here blindly?"

Baishi shook his head helplessly, he was really worried about letting Xiaojin live on his own, the experience of the past four or five years didn't seem to make Xiaojin grow much.Maybe it's because I protect him too well, Baishi thought.After thinking about it, the safest way is to bring him with you.

"Thank you for your kindness, let's leave it alone!" Bai Shi waved to Fuji and Qian, and disappeared into the night with Xiao Jin.He has always been the kind of person who sees the head and sees the end, so I can't help but admire his chic way of life, not being bound by anything, moving as he pleases, the world is so big, he can go wherever he wants, but he himself It can't be so unrestrained.

"Where do you think they will go?" Fuji said looking at the direction in which they disappeared.

"Let's go to Sanada!" Gan said without hesitation, "After all, the new government is really disappointing." After a pause, Gan said again, "No two, let's leave now, I still have one last thing something to do."

"Finally?" Fuji frowned, which meant that Gan already knew that his end was near.

"Yeah." Gan said bluntly, "If I can finish this matter, I will find a quiet place to write down this incredible history."

"Then I'll see you again." Bu Er said, he didn't ask Gan what he was doing, because he knew Qian's personality, and if he didn't want to talk, it was useless to ask.

Saying goodbye to Qiang, Buer walked back alone, seeing the earth filled with night, and the sky dotted with stars above his head, feeling himself as small as dust, but his heart was very peaceful, life in the process of history is nothing more than It's just a snap of the fingers, life and death are not something to be sad about, right?All people will return to dust after all, and all disputes are destined to be buried by the dust of history. Live, love, and then leave peacefully.

But what he didn't expect was that when he rushed to Edo and met Tezuka, the Shinsengumi they had paid their blood and life for had ceased to exist.

☆, the last homology

?Chapter 41 The fall of Koshu, the last syndromous city, is irreversible. Tezuka and the others can only retreat back to Edo after borrowing troops everywhere to no avail.

.But obviously Edo is not a place to live for a long time. The new government army has divided into three groups and surrounded Edo.The hereditary officials of the shogunate are all in danger, they only think about how to protect their own interests to the greatest extent, and they have no intention of fighting.Katsu Kaishu of the submissive faction is already negotiating with the new government forces on the ownership of Edo.

Tezuka led the members of the Shinsengumi to leave Edo and came to Ruyama in Shimoso, where they planned to gather their troops and then go to Aizu Domain and Atobe to meet up.Momojo and Kawamura, who had left the Shinsengumi, joined the Shoyoshi Squad formed by samurai who supported the shogunate and stationed at Eikanji Temple in Ueno.Separation is just another kind of gathering. No matter the ends of the world, as long as you think that there are like-minded people under the smoke, it is a comforting thing.

However, no one would have imagined that the new government troops stationed near Edo would surround them overnight after learning that Ruyama's army was the Shinsengumi. With the misunderstanding of the Ikedaya incident, and the Shinsengumi's hand in hand during the period of maintaining public security in Kyoto Stained with the blood of the wandering warriors from various feudal clans, the new government army has a sworn hatred against them and vowed to destroy this newly assembled army.

Echizen and the newly recruited soldiers are training the use of Western-style weapons a few miles away, and the new government army has come aggressively.Gathering the existing manpower, Tezuka decided to fight to the death. He was not sure of winning, thinking that the opponent was superior in number and advanced in weapons, but what they had was the determination to die and survive.

"No, Tezuka, you can take everyone away, leave it to me to deal with it." Oishi said this decision very calmly, it was the choice he and Kikumaru made after careful consideration.Even though Tezuka never mentioned it, they knew very well that he also drank Bian Ruoshui. In order not to let him consume too much energy and be wiped out, all they could do was to prevent him from falling into a desperate battle.

"What's the end?" Tezuka said anxiously, the current situation has no way out for the end. "Don't be wordy, we have all been through so many storms, even if we can't break out of the encirclement this time, we have to live and die together."

"No, Tezuka, now is not the time to be heroic. You have to live. If you are gone, you let other people, Fuji, dry, Taocheng, Kawamura, and Echizen? Because with you, everyone can The battle is at this moment. Tezuka, do you understand? Although I am the director of the Shinsengumi, you are the banner of the Shinsengumi. If the flag falls, the Shinsengumi will have no meaning of existence.” Oishi will hide in The words deep in my heart poured out. I, the mediocre director, did not make much contribution to the Shinsengumi. I have been in this position for a long time so that Tezuka can fight on the front line without any worries, but now is the time to do it. There is another option.

"Because I am the banner, I will stand at the forefront of the battlefield."

"Yeah, Tezuka, every time you fight, you try your best to protect everyone. I haven't experienced the battle of Toba Fushimi, but I know how cruel the battle is, so let me protect you this time, okay?" Okay? I've made up my mind, you don't need to persuade me." Oishi's gentle tone revealed an unshakable determination, "Tezuka, you must live to the end, whether it is to witness our victory or our victory. failure, everything we do will make sense."

"What do you mean by that? Oishi! We will live together until the end!" Tezuka was so anxious for the first time that he almost shouted, because he seemed to see the talent in the finals in the eyes of Oishi and Kikumaru. Seeing the indomitable determination and unchangeable will, he felt infinite sadness in his heart. He seemed to see the gears of fate running over, and they would all be smashed to pieces.

"Yes, together." Oishi said, "No matter where the world is, we are all together, Tezuka. So please take care of yourself. Take him away, Yuta!"

"No, you can't decide on your own."

"Tezuka, let me exercise the power of the director of the Shinsengumi for the last time." Tezuka's outstretched hand was powerless to keep Oishi, who made Oishi take the position of director by accident back then, could it be for today Let him self-sacrifice to perfect himself?Oishi walked towards the assembled soldiers and raised his voice, "Everyone immediately retreat with Hijikata, this is an order!" He turned his head and repeated softly to Tezuka, "This is an order." He patted Yuta on the shoulder and said He whispered in his ear, "Tezuka will leave to you." Oishi calmly walked back to his room, equipped his own weapons, and silently watched Tezuka lead the soldiers out of the barracks.He knew that Tezuka would not be able to openly violate his orders no matter what, and discipline was the basis for the Shinsengumi to maintain its combat effectiveness.

"This is probably the day I most resemble the director of the Shinsengumi." Dashi laughed at himself, and planted the banner of the Shinsengumi on the roof of the garrison.As long as this flag stands upright, Tezuka can lead his team away with more peace of mind.Pulling out the sword at his waist, the blade is as bright as new. During the years when he became the director of the Shinsengumi, he has hardly participated in any decent battles, and every time he was left behind by Tezuka on the grounds of suppressing the formation .Naturally, the daily patrols are not his turn, and the swordsmanship seems to be still at the stage of talking on paper. "I don't know if it is still possible to use the combination of two swords now!"

"Don't worry! I'm here." Kikumaru patted his chest and said, "Doubles between me and Oishi have infinite possibilities!"

Even if there are infinite possibilities, there are always only two endings, lose or win.Kikumaru and Oishi rushed into the enemy's ranks. The name of the director of the Shinsengumi had a magical appeal. Countless swords slashed towards Oishi, temporarily hindering the pursuit of the enemy.Thinking of how Tezuka once blocked Sanada's team and fought for a chance for his own team, Oishi couldn't help feeling proud, and Kikumaru, who had no worries at all, also joined the battle in a ghostly state.

Every step was so difficult, but Tezuka didn't dare to look back at the flag fluttering in the wind until the flag left their field of vision.Blood can flow, but tears can only flow in the heart.Almost venting their anger, they killed the small group of enemies who were chasing up, and joined Echizen's team. They rushed to Edo non-stop and joined the army's team of Keisuke Ohtori.Oshima Keisuke was born in Western-style military art and is proficient in Western-style weapons. Like Takehiro Natsumoto, he advocated continuing to fight after the defeat in the Battle of Toba Fushimi.The team in his hand has the most advanced weapons and equipment of the shogunate, but it is an indisputable fact that the level of the team is uneven.The repeated defeats were ultimately still a matter of "harmony between people".Otori Keisuke paid considerable respect to the only team that had achieved victory in the Battle of Toba Fushimi. The name of the deputy commander of the Shinsengumi Oni was also well known, and he even invited Tezuka to be the supreme commander. Tezuka Politely declined.

At the same time, the expected bad news came, Oishi was injured and arrested, and Kikumaru, who had already declared his death to the outside world, was finally the last one for Oishi in this war, turning into dust and leaving them forever.Dashi is still alive, which is already a blessing in misfortune.

When Echizen told Tezuka the news, Tezuka was wiping his knife under the moonlight until Echizen finished his last words. Tezuka neither stopped his movements nor said a word, but Echizen was very angry It was clearly seen that the white silk scarf in his middle was dyed red, it was because he inadvertently cut his palm.

Maybe he should be left alone, he must be very guilty at this moment.Echizen was thinking about this and was about to leave, but Tezuka said very calmly, "Echizen, this flag will be handed over to you from now on." Condensed the banner of their ideals.

"Are you talking about your last words?" Echizen said it with ease, but his heartstrings vibrated suddenly. He already knew what decision Tezuka had made.

"Almost!" Tezuka held up the sword in the moonlight and stared at the blade, the blade covered with spots was no longer sharp, and the blade soaked in blood was no longer bright, Tezuka put away the sword, and asked faintly, "Echizen, how many people have you killed?"

"Who would remember such a thing?" Pursuing the highest level of swordsmanship is an art, but killing people is a terrible experience. Echizen did not regret his choice back then, but he would not be proud of it.

"There are countless human lives on our backs, and the number is countless, so it is only natural that we will die under the sword one day, but..."

"However, as long as I have breath, I can't see my friend die by the knife and let it go." Echizen took up Tezuka's words, he understood and was waiting.Living a low-key life all the time does not mean that he is also so low-key deep in his heart. The surging passion is just suppressed by him under the calm appearance.He was waiting for Tezuka to say, "Echizen, come together, let's go and rescue Oishi!" So he would go through fire and water.But he can only be disappointed.

"Yes, so this flag will be handed over to you!" He couldn't help laughing when he heard Tezuka say this. Tezuka's words coincided with his expectations, but he didn't intend to be so obedient every time. "Minister, even if you don't let me go, I will follow secretly."

"Where are you going secretly?" The scarf was jerked by someone, and Echizen turned his head angrily, facing the travel-stained face of Kamizube, with a tired expression and messy clothes, it was obvious that Came here at night.

"It has nothing to do with you!" Echizen tidied his scarf displeased. Why is this bastard still haunted? I heard that he has returned to the Aizu Domain, so why did he suddenly appear here again?

"Nowhere!" said Atobe.

"It has nothing to do with you!" Echizen said and was about to leave, he didn't want to disturb the fun of these two people.

"Don't go!" Atobe hurriedly pulled him back, "I have something to tell you."

"Atobe, you don't need to say anything, and I don't want to hear it." Tezuka interrupted him first. He had made up his mind, and even Atobe couldn't change it.And now is not the time to accept comfort, when the heart is as hard as iron, and even the tears cannot flow, there is no need for tenderness at all.Not wanting to talk any further, Tezuka put away his sword, turned around and walked towards the tent.Echizen shrugged helplessly at Atobe, and there was a gloating expression on his face because Atobe was rejected.Atobe couldn't help but knocked his head hard, took two quick steps to catch up with Tezuka, and said bluntly, "I have a way to save Oishi, do you want to listen?"

"Are you joking?" Tezuka turned around and asked dubiously.

"Of course not, so don't drive me away so fast, I came here quickly anyway." Atobe smiled at him gently, and entered his tent before Tezuka, "Echizen, you come in too? "

Echizen originally wanted to tease them, but when he heard that it was about saving Oishi, he suppressed his tongue quickly, and after following the two people in, he sat on the ground and listened attentively.

"Isn't Sheng Haizhou now negotiating with the new government forces? We will exchange Dashi back on the condition that Edo will open the city without blood." Atobu said confidently.

Tezuka glanced at Echizen, with a very complicated expression on his face. He didn't care whether this matter could be done or not, but how could they explain to the subordinates who supported the shogunate? They gave up the foundation of the shogunate for hundreds of years for the sake of a new director of the Shinsengumi .

"Don't worry, Edo Bloodless will open the city sooner or later, we are just adding a bargaining chip to the negotiation conditions." Atobe comforted, "I will have a good talk with Sanada about this matter, trust me. "

Looking at Atobe's expectant eyes, Tezuka nodded involuntarily although he still had many concerns.From the beginning to the end, the Abuba always treated him honestly, no matter how unfavorable the situation was, he was always open and honest.This kind of sincerity made him trust, and it is also the reason why they have been able to go through all kinds of hardships to get to where they are today.

Atobu notified Yi, took a short break, and then left to discuss negotiations with officials in Edo.Human life is at stake, life and death are on the line, of course it is not too late. "Tezuka, can you discuss with me first what you encounter in the future? I won't stop you from what you should do, but one person is weaker than the other, and there may be different ways." Before leaving, Atobe asked.

Tezuka nodded silently, and asked Echizen to send the Atobu out a little tiredly.

"Won't you feel sorry for leaving now?" Echizen teased leisurely.

"What do you think this uncle is here for?" Atobe responded disdainfully.

"The minister is not someone who needs sweet words, maybe you can move his heart even more like this!"

"What do children know! But, when I rescue your chief, how about we have a game?" Atobe suddenly remembered that he hadn't played tennis for a long time, and felt a little nostalgic.

"I'm not interested in defeating my opponent."

"Tch, when did my uncle lose to you?"

"It seems that you are really a noble person who takes care of everything every day and forgets things!"

Atobe thought about it for a while and thought that the last time he played golf seemed to be a few years ago. After the change of the forbidden gate, Fuji was injured. When Atobe visited, he poured out his true feelings, but was declined by Tezuka. Echizen protected himself and returned to the mansion, and then the two After a fight, I was still in my "twenty-eight" year, but now I am in my thirties, and the years passed by so quickly that I didn't feel a little real.

Joining Anato and Ho who were waiting outside, Atobe jumped on his horse, waved towards Echizen, and headed towards Edo.

☆, the long-lost victory