I started with the Shinsengumi in Bakumatsu

Chapter 17
After watching the scene, Yagyu first went to the Yamen of Kyoto to meet Inaba Masakuni.

"Director Yagyu, sit down quickly."

As soon as Inaba Masakuni saw Yagyu, he quickly stood up to greet him, no longer as reserved as yesterday.

Naturally, Yagyu didn't push his nose or face. He still maintained the same attitude as yesterday, nodded and thanked: "Nagato Shou-sama, you are so polite. I have already seen the scene. This man Zhan Yizou is indeed a master. He can strike sharply with his knife. Knives kill.”

When Inaba Masakuni heard the next few words, his body couldn't help but trembled a few times.

"Is Director Yagyu confident of defeating the opponent?"

Inaba Masakuni looked a little pale and asked with a hint of hope.

Yagyu did not answer directly, but remained silent for a while, which made Inaba Masakuni panic.

"Isn't Director Yagyu the opponent of Izo Renzai?"

Yagyu shook his head and said: "If I fight Renzhan Yizang and the outcome is [-] points, I'm afraid there are other masters around Renzhan Yizang, so things will be a little tricky this time."

Inaba Masakuni was like a drowning man who saw a life-saving straw and wanted to grab it with all his strength. He quickly agreed: "If Director Yagyu needs help, I will definitely help."

Liu Sheng nodded and said: "Then I'd be disrespectful to refuse. I'll go back to discuss countermeasures."

"Okay, okay, Director Yagyu, walk slowly."

Inaba Masakuni personally sent Yagyu away.

As soon as Yagyu left, the officials hurriedly came up to ask. Inaba Masakuni said happily: "Don't worry, Director Yagyu is very confident."

"that would be great!"

The officials celebrated with joy, waiting for the good news from the Shinsengumi.

When Yagyu returned to the camp, Isamu Kondo, Toshizo Hijikata and others had gathered everyone waiting in the lobby.

"Chief!"

When everyone saw Yagyu coming back, they immediately saluted.

Yagyu sat down on the main seat and said directly: "I have seen the scene and the survivors' reports, and I am sure that the murderer is Hizo Izo."

Shannan Keisuke said: "Seeing that Mr. Yagyu's expression is so serious, this person is going to be difficult to deal with."

"The director's expression seems to be like this all the time, right?" Toshizo Hijikata said a little unceremoniously.

Yagyu looked at Hijikata Toshizo with a straight face.

"Shannan is right, it is definitely not an easy opponent to make the director so serious!"

Hijikata Toisho said with a serious face.

Takeda Kanryusai opened his fan and said: "The director's judgment is correct. Renzan Izo is indeed difficult to deal with. According to my understanding, Renzan Izo's name is Okada Izo. It has only been two years since the second year of Bunkyu to this year." During that time, Izou Renzhan killed more than ten shogunate officials between Kyoto and Osaka!"

"so much?"

"This is amazing!"

"It is indeed a strong opponent."

Takeda Kanryusai continued: "The most powerful thing about this person is the one-handed sword drawing technique. Especially when he lowers his body and uses the sword drawing technique, the speed is faster."

Okita Souji said excitedly: "What a powerful opponent. It would be interesting to play against him."

As a talented young swordsman, Okita Souji has such confidence. After all, in the Shinsengumi, his swordsmanship is only inferior to Yagyu.

Yagyu nodded and said: "The information Kanryusai said is correct. Okada Izo is an opponent that cannot be underestimated, and there may be other masters around him. This mission is not easy. Kondo, the Shinsengumi is normal. The patrol continues, regarding the gambling house, Guanliuzhai, you temporarily take over from Shannan and supervise the decoration of the gambling house.

Shannan, Hijikata, Souji, Sanosuke, Saito, the five of you will follow me to kill Izo. "

"what!"

Takeda Kanryusai quickly asked: "Director, are there only six of you too few? These patriots who resist the barbarians are so elusive that it will be difficult to guard against them."

Yagyu waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter. Isn't it that these people assassinated the shogunate just to retaliate against the shogunate for withdrawing its intention to resist the foreigners? Just killing a few minor officials, how could it shake the shogunate? They will definitely choose a bigger target."

"Does the director want to..." Shannan Keisuke was a little shocked. He felt that what he was thinking was too shocking.

Yagyu nodded and said, "That's right. Let Inaba Nagato-sama, the deputy minister of Kyoto, serve as bait to attract them to take action."

"This…"

Everyone was shocked by Yagyu's boldness.

Takeda Kanryusai said worriedly: "I'm afraid that the Lord will not agree, and I think that the other party may see through this plan."

Yagyu nodded and said: "Although the plan is rough, the bait is big enough. Inaba Nagato is the lord of a large domain with more than [-] koku, and he is the savior of Kyoto. This group of people will definitely follow the incident outside the Sakurada Gate. They will take action the same way. They will definitely not be able to bear it."

Hijikata Toshizo answered: "No wonder the director is more popular with women than me. He has a much better grasp of people's hearts than I do."

"Ok?"

Hijikata Toshizo immediately said vigorously and forcefully: "The director is wise!"

Yagyu stood up and said, "Then let's act according to the plan. Let's go to the Kyoto office."

Not long after, Yagyu arrived at the Kyoto Office, and Inaba Masakuni personally greeted him again. He couldn't wait to ask: "Does Director Yagyu have any countermeasures?"

Yagyu nodded and said: "Yes, this matter can only be discussed with Lord Nagato Shou alone."

Inaba Masakuni was overjoyed and quickly brought Yagyu and others to his office.

Yagyu asked several other people to guard the outside while he talked to Inaba Masakuni alone.

In the room, the two people sat opposite each other. Inaba Masakuni looked expectant and asked, "Director Yagyu, please tell me what the countermeasures are."

Yagyu said in a calm tone: "I plan to pretend to be Lord Nagato Shou's bodyguard and lure people to kill Izo."

"What!" Inaba Masakuni screamed. At that moment, if he didn't know that Yagyu was an imperial family member, he would have thought that Yagyu was an undercover agent of the other party, and rushed to send him into the tiger's mouth. This is what humans do. ?

Inaba Masakuni was very angry and said: "What kind of strategy is this!"

Yagyu said calmly: "Nagato Shou-sama, please calm down."

Inaba Masakuni hesitated for a moment, then suppressed his anger and asked, "What do you have to explain?"

Yagyu said: "This incident happened near Kyoto Shojidai. If no one from Kyoto Shojidai was involved, and if this incident spread, how would Mr. Nagato Shou's face be saved?"

Furthermore, some officials died on the streets of Marutamachi. It would be difficult for Nagato Shou-sama to explain to the Shogun if he did nothing.

Nagato Shou-sama risked his life and captured the murderer. No matter how you say it, this is the first achievement in Kyoto.I am asking Nagato Shou-sama to participate because it is for your consideration.

Don't you still believe in my swordsmanship?This time I have brought the five most powerful swordsmen from the Shinsengumi. Together with me, I will ensure that Nagatomo-sama is safe. "

After listening to Yagyu's analysis, Inaba Masakuni thought about it carefully, and it made sense. But when he really had to face a murderer like Renzhan Izo, his heart trembled, but for the sake of his own future, he still gritted his teeth and said: "Then... Please, Chief Yagyu."

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