Nogizaka Chronicle

An ordinary house in Edo Castle.

"Master Sakurai was able to find this place, what is the purpose?" Shiraishi sat across from Sakurai, looking at her with great interest.

Just as Sakurai was about to say something, Shiraishi immediately interrupted, "Let me guess, it's to avenge my apprentice? But speaking of it, Master Sakurai, it shouldn't be my fault, it's your apprentice who came to the door and said What about punishing evil and eradicating adultery, Master Sakurai, do I look like a bad person? Let me tell you, you should go back and discipline your apprentice properly, and don’t bother me again.”

Sakurai looked unhappy, but thought of something, hesitated, took out a box from his sleeve, and put it in front of Shiraishi.

The corner of Shiraishi's mouth curled up, he glanced at Sakurai, opened the box, and the smile on his face was even bigger, "It seems that Master Sakurai has something to do, but it's true, the people who come here are looking for me to do business, although we have before It’s a bit of a holiday, but it doesn’t matter, let’s talk, what do I need to do for you?”

Sakurai didn't say much, just made a few gestures on the tatami.

Shiraishi's face became serious, but seeing the golden light in front of him, he nodded, "This business can be done, but Master Sakurai, I have to remind you, pay attention to your apprentice, he is a troublemaker, this time , but don't let her appear again, if I bump into him again, he won't be so lucky."

"Don't worry, I let him go back to his hometown." Sakurai finally spoke.

"That's good."

Suburbs.

Ikoma lay sprawled on the grass, staring at the moon hanging in the sky.

"It's almost fifteen~ I don't know how Asuka is doing now~" Ikoma said to himself, "If she knows that I can't even beat a woman, she will definitely laugh at me, 'Brother is really weak, You still call yourself the strongest swordsman, really shameless to see her~"

Ikoma recalled what happened a few days ago, and his face showed a bit of unwillingness. He found out the whereabouts of the notorious magic swordsman gang, and with the idea of ​​punishing evil and promoting good, he went directly to the door, but unexpectedly, he actually I can't even deal with a few little ones. If the master didn't show up in time, I really don't know how I died. Thinking of my master, she is really a gentle and kind woman. Although she put on a cold face all day long, but Ikoma has been with her for so many years, don't you know?

"No, no, I can't just go back. I must do something big. I must let her know how powerful her brother is."

After making up his mind, Ikoma quickly fell asleep. After dawn, he did not return directly to the town, but turned back to Edo.

Edo.

In the middle of the night, a dark figure climbed over the wall and entered the room. He quickly walked to the door, knelt down, and said in a low voice, "Boss, we have found out. Master Ikuta took his family to inspect the territory yesterday, and will spend the night at the manor in his castle town tonight."

"The night is long and the dream is full. We set off overnight. After Sichuan, you go and inform the other three people to leave at three o'clock."

"Yes."

Sakurai was also packing her luggage. After Shiraishi's reminder, she still felt that it was necessary to bring Ikoma with her, at least she could control her. This child has a strong sense of justice, which is not a good thing.

Castle town, Ikuta mansion.

"The son of Hashimoto's family is getting more and more handsome and capable. My lord, shouldn't we find a time to arrange the marriage?" Mrs. Ikuta asked.

Lord Ikuta nodded, without any objection. He also met the son of the Hashimoto family just now. He is indeed a good-looking talent, with good skills and a good background.

Hashimoto, dressed in red, left the Ikuta mansion and was about to go home.

"Master Hashimoto!" A person came out from the corner.

Hashimoto recognized her as the maid next to Ms. Ikuta. When he was young, when he played with Ms. Ikuta, she would always be in a daze. She is quite an interesting girl.

"Little Apple, what's the matter?"

"Miss gave you this." Little Apple handed Hashimoto a handkerchief, then lifted the skirt and disappeared around the corner.

Hashimoto glanced at the handkerchief, put it in his arms, hummed a little tune and continued on the way home.

An abandoned house in the town.

"Boss, the situation around Ikuta's mansion has been investigated. Tomorrow, Mr. Ikuta will go out for inspection, and Miss Ikuta will stay at the mansion. This is a good opportunity for us to make a move," Weito said.

"It's really lucky. If you were in Edo, it would not be easy to strike. Now that you are in the castle town, there are not many guards around you. The weather is beautiful and it is raining continuously. Let's do it tomorrow." Baishi said.

Wan Lihua at the side said, "Boss, although the timing is good, but tomorrow, Master Ikuta will not be at home, but that boy from Hashimoto's family will come over."

"A kid from the Hashimoto family?"

"I have already inquired. Hashimoto is a prominent family here, and his son is also a famous swordsman in all directions. Because of his good looks, the people here call him 'Beautiful Swordsman'. He has a marriage contract with the Ikuta family. , Tomorrow, Master Ikuta will not be here, but the son of the Hashimoto family and Ms. Ikuta seem to be planning a private meeting."

"Sure enough, it's Wan Lihua. You have found out all these news." Baishi praised.

"This is what I should do."

"How is that Hashimoto's strength?" Shiraishi asked.

Wei Teng smiled contemptuously, "Don't worry, boss, that kid has grown a good skin."

Shiraishi nodded, "Then tomorrow, Hashimoto will be handed over to you. Miss Ikuta's side, I will do it myself."

Wei Teng, Wan Lihua and Chuan Hou left the room, and Shiraishi left Shen Chuan behind.

"Fukagawa, tomorrow, you should pay more attention."

"I won't let Eto mess around," Fukagawa said, but the expression on his face was not so relaxed. After struggling a bit, he still asked, "Boss, I have something, I don't know whether I should ask."

"You want to ask about Sakurai?"

"Boss you and Master Sakurai, after all, something happened before."

"Fukagawa, you have been with me the longest and you know the most, but there are some things you still don't understand. Take a rest early. You haven't rested from Edo to here. Replenish your energy. You have to deal with it tomorrow. Hashimoto, watch Eto more."

"Don't worry, I'm here, she won't cause trouble."

"Chuan Hou is smart, Wan Lihua is cautious, Fukagawa is steady, and Wei Teng is the best, but she is too ruthless. Compared with me, the leader, she listens to you more. I really failed~"

"Weto has always admired you, the leader."

"Just don't cause trouble for me, please tomorrow night."

"Do not worry."

The second night, Ikuta Mansion.

Hashimoto quietly came to the back door, "Little Apple?"

Little Apple opened the door, "Master Hashimoto, why is it so late, come in quickly."

Hashimoto walked along the path and saw Miss Ikuta standing on the porch.

"Erika~" Hashimoto hurried forward and came to Miss Ikuta.

"Hashimoto-kun~"

Little Apple has long since disappeared without a trace.

The yearning that Hashimoto had suppressed earlier burst out at this moment, and he took another step forward, hugging Miss Ikuta, "Erika~"

"Hashimoto-kun~"

Fukagawa and the others skillfully climbed over the courtyard wall, and quickly walked around Miss Ikuta's courtyard.

"Hashimoto is still inside." Chuan Hou gestured.

"Still inside?" Wei Teng showed a surprised expression.

"Amazing~" Wan Lihua gestured in front of his chest.

"The leader is here." Fukagawa signaled.

Shiraishi strolled to Miss Ikuta's yard, Fukagawa gestured to Shiraishi, and the corners of Shiraishi's mouth twitched slightly.

"If you don't do it now, when will you wait?"

Before Chuanhou, who was closest to the door, could make a move, the door was opened, and the sword light flashed past, heading directly towards Baishi.

"It's interesting." Shiraishi smiled contemptuously, and the sword appeared in her hand, blocking Hashimoto's sudden blow.

"Sure enough, he is a 'beautiful swordsman', and his appearance is not bad." Shiraishi joked while parrying Hashimoto's offensive.

"Stop talking nonsense, you actually provoked the Ikuta family, don't you want to live?" Hashimoto's offensive became more and more fierce.

"Although he is good-looking, his brain doesn't seem to be working well." Baishi smiled, then looked serious, and turned the tip of the sword, pointing directly at Hashimoto's chest.

Hashimoto was shocked, and quickly avoided, but was still cut open by Shiraishi.

Bai Shi put away the sword, "I'll leave it to you, I'll go in and see if our young lady is not frightened."

Eto showed a very charming smile towards Hashimoto, "Master Hashimoto looks really good~"

"Okay, let's take him away first, it won't be good to disturb the Ikuta family." Shen Chuan said.

Shiraishi came to Ms. Ikuta's room, saw Ikuta Erika sitting upright, and couldn't help laughing, "It's really a lady from a rich family, so don't be surprised."

The little apple next to him wanted to stand in front of Ms. Ikuta, but was stopped by Ms. Ikuta.

"Who are you? Why did you come to my Ikuta's house?"

"I don't have any malicious intentions, I just want to ask Miss Ikuta to come with me. That is your maid, she seems to be quite loyal, so, go and speak to Master Ikuta, if you want your lady to be safe and sound. I will come to the riverside ten miles outside the town alone within three days." After speaking, Shiraishi wrapped Miss Ikuta in his arms and left the castle town under the cover of night.

The sky was getting brighter, and Hashimoto slowly opened his eyes.

"You finally woke up, I thought you were dying~" The boy in front of him breathed a sigh of relief.

"You saved me?"

The boy shook his head, "I don't have the ability to save you. I saw the magic swordsmen throw you here, and thought you were dead."

Hashimoto looked around and smiled wryly, "You actually left me here."

"Where do you live? Shall I take you home?"

"No, I'm going to rescue Erika!" Hashimoto struggled.

"Painted pear blossoms?"

"Miss Ikuta, they kidnapped her."

"You mean that the people of the magic swordsman kidnapped the young lady of the Ikuta family? It really didn't do anything good!" Ikoma said angrily. Her skills can only be used as cannon fodder, so she kept following them secretly, unable to keep track of their whereabouts, and finally found out, but they had already thrown the fainted Hashimoto to the side of the road.

"You know them?"

"Well, that group of people didn't have any good things. Although saving lives is important, you are covered with injuries. You should go and deal with it first. My house is nearby. Why don't you go to my house first?"

"Your house?" Hashimoto was a little puzzled, but when he reached the door of Ikoma's house, he suddenly realized, "Are you Ikoma?"

"you know me?"

"I know Asuka has an older brother."

"You know my sister?"

"I know you, isn't it? You are Hashimoto?" Ikoma was a little surprised. He was no stranger to Hashimoto. When he was in contact with his sister before, she always said how powerful and good-looking Mr. Hashimoto was in his hometown. .

"I don't know what Asuka will think seeing you in such a mess~" Ikoma thought with displeasure.

Ikoma knocked on the door.

"Who?" A bird's voice came from inside.

As soon as the door was opened, Asuka saw a young man standing at the door, looked at it suspiciously for a long time, "Brother?"

"Flying bird?"

Although the siblings have always been in touch, they haven't seen each other for five years, and the changes have been so great that they didn't recognize each other all at once.

"You're back?" After confirming that it was his brother, Asuka relaxed and yawned, "You'll be back when you come back, why don't you say a word, and pick this time, people are still sleepy... um ? Hashimoto-kun?"

Asuka's little face turned red all of a sudden, a little at a loss, thinking of his appearance just now, "It's over, it's over, now Hashimoto-kun will definitely think I'm an uneducated village girl, what should I do?"It's all because of this stinky old man, why did he come here with Hashimoto-kun! '

"Asuka-chan, long time no see." Hashimoto greeted.

"Long time no see~" Asuka's voice was inaudible.

Ikoma rolled his eyes. In such a short moment, he could see the changes in his sister. Then he carefully looked at Hashimoto beside him. Although he was a little embarrassed, he did look good. Be yourself Brother-in-law, it's okay.

"Asuka, hurry up and boil some hot water, Hashimoto-kun is injured, I need to help him deal with it."

"Okay!" Asuka heard this and hurried to the kitchen.

Ikoma helped Hashimoto bandage the wound.

"Now if we go to the magic swordsman group, we will definitely not be able to beat them. If we go, we will die. We don't know their purpose of kidnapping Miss Ikuta, so we'd better not act rashly." Ikoma said, the so-called eating He has also learned a lesson from a fall and a wisdom.

"No matter what, I have to save Erika, she is my fiancee, I can't leave it alone."

"She's your fiancée?" Ikoma subconsciously looked at his sister, only to see Asuka sitting expressionlessly, "Even if this is the case, I can't die in vain. In this case, I will go to Ikuta's house to find out the news, and then Find a way."

"Let me go," Hashimoto said, "I am familiar with the Ikuta family."

"Then I'll take you there." Ikoma said.

Hashimoto didn't refuse, and the two left immediately after resting for a while.

Perhaps because they felt that the matter was serious, neither of them cared about Asuka, and after spending a long time alone, Asuka went out.

The author has something to say:

When I wrote about the seven single PV shoots, I always wanted to write something more, but nothing happened in the end, it’s a pity

For Naituan’s PV, there will always be too much brainstorming, so I finally couldn’t help writing this side story, and I learned a lesson. You must finish writing something like this before posting it. Today, you can read the whole story. I'm wrong, please forgive me