I formed the strongest swordsman group

"Meow~! Meow~! Meow~! Meow~! Meow~!"

The big orange cat Duoduo recognized the person, cried "meow" and rushed to Qingdeng's feet, nuzzling Qingdeng's calf with its fat head.

At the same time, a gentle old male voice came from directly in front of Qingdeng:

"Oh? Tachibana-kun?"

Boss Kiryu put down the brush in his hand, closed the account book on the counter, and pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose. The lenses reflected a light of surprise and surprise.

He subconsciously swept his eyes, observed Qingdeng carefully, chuckled a few times, and changed into a tone that was half joking and half reproachful:

"Ji Jun, are you finally willing to come see me?"

Qingdeng smiled helplessly:

"Sorry, since I returned yesterday, I have been running around on the 'Makuei Negotiations'. I really have no time to come and greet you. Please forgive me."

As Aoto said this, he roughly looked up and down at Boss Kiryu.

Compared to 4 months ago, Boss Kiryu's appearance has not changed much - this is natural.

The older a person gets, the less likely they are to have major changes in their appearance.

Kiryu smiled and waved his hand, indicating "no problem".

"Okay, don't keep doing it, come in quickly."

He turned sideways and made a "come in" gesture.

Qingden untied Vairochana and Dingguishen from his left waist, took off his straw sandals, and stepped across the earth.

[Note·Tuma: In Japanese architecture, the transition zone between outdoor and indoor is part of the interior of the house. In Japan, there is a habit of "taking off shoes indoors", but before stepping into the entrance, there is a person who can put on shoes. Space, that is Earth. 】

At the same time, Boss Kiryu stood up, walked out of the shop, hung a "temporary break" sign outside the shop door, and locked the door.

"Ji Jun, let's go inside and talk in detail."

An old man and a young man walked side by side to the hall of Qianshiwu.

Suddenly, Boss Kiryu turned his head to the side and said to Qingto:

"Tachibana-kun, do you want tea or coffee?"

Qingden raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Coffee? Qianshiya still provides coffee now?"

Boss Kiryu smiled.

"I had nothing to do a while ago, so I took the opportunity to learn how to brew coffee."

"When I tasted this for the first time, I just felt it was very bitter."

"But after drinking too much, I tasted a strange aroma and mellowness."

"I love drinking coffee lately."

"Would you like to try it too?"

Coffee - If Qingden remembers correctly, the last time he drank coffee was before time travel.

As a classic imported product, coffee has not yet become popular among Japanese people.

To be honest, Qingden doesn't really like coffee.

However, being able to taste the taste of coffee after a long absence also made him feel an inexplicable sense of nostalgia.

Therefore, he replied without thinking:

"Okay, then I'd rather be respectful than obey!"

…

…

Thousand things house, hall——

Qingden sat upright with his hands on his legs, and Vairocana and Dinggui were placed on the right side of his body.

Boss Kiryu went to the kitchen to make his coffee.

Before he could, he brought two cups of steaming coffee on a tea tray.

"You've been waiting for a long time, come and try it."

Qingden took the coffee from Boss Kiryu and took a closer look - the porcelain cup was filled with light brown fragrant liquid.

He handed the porcelain cup to his nose and took a whiff. The rich aroma immediately lingered on the tip of his nose.

Just smelling this aroma will make you want to eat.

He said, "You're welcome," and then took a sip - and instantly, surprise and disbelief burst out in his eyes.

In the next breath, he put down the porcelain cup with a strange expression and asked Boss Kiryu:

"Boss Kiryu, is your 'coffee brewing'... really a new skill you just learned?"

As soon as the smooth and sticky coffee is taken into your mouth, the mellow taste spreads from the tip of your tongue to the entire mouth in one breath, and the aroma lingers between your teeth.

Maybe it's because sugar was added to it, but no matter how long it took, the unpleasant dry and bitter taste didn't appear.

It's neither so bitter that it makes you look like you're in pain, nor so sweet that it makes you cloying, which suits Qingdeng's taste perfectly.

With such delicious coffee, it’s hard to believe that it was made by a “coffee newcomer”.

When Kiryu heard this, he immediately showed an intriguing smile.

"When learning knowledge and techniques, I can always grasp the tricks quickly - this is one of my insignificant advantages."

After hearing this, Qingto couldn't help but recall it carefully - it seemed that ever since he got to know Kiryu's boss, he could always throw out new skills like Doraemon from time to time.

From drawing knives to kill people to treating illnesses and injuries, from cooking and making tea to sewing cloth and making clothes, he knows everything and is capable of everything.

Thinking of this, Qingden once again felt a feeling that had appeared many times before: he didn't even have a "little understanding" of Boss Kiryu.

Boss Kiryu is so mysterious.

Even though he accepted Qingdeng as his disciple and the two formed a close master-disciple relationship, he rarely talked about his past in front of Qingdeng.

So far, Aomori only knows that the former name of Kiryu's boss is "Kuro Mamiya", and he was a master of drawing swords who was once famous.

To be honest, Qingto has always suspected that "Kuro Mamiya" is also the vest of Boss Kiryu! He has another real name!

Boss Kiryu once said: Vairocana is his family heirloom sword.

As the current master of Vairochana, Qingden knows very well what a powerful sword this is.

Using words such as "cutting iron like mud" and "blowing hair to break silk" to describe it all seems too light and inappropriate.

A sword of this level cannot be held by ordinary families.

Qingdeng half-jokingly thought to himself:

——Boss Kiryu is not a descendant of a family of swordsmen, right...?

At this time, the other party's voice brought his consciousness back to reality.

"Qingdeng, I brewed a lot of coffee. If you like to drink it, just drink more."

As Boss Kiryu said this, he also picked up his porcelain cup and tasted it carefully.

Afterwards, the two began to chat:

"Ji Jun, how is the young master? Is she thriving?"

"She is very good. Perhaps because she has been in an environment where she needs to communicate with all kinds of people for a long time, her fear of strangers has improved a lot."

Boss Kiryu nodded lightly.

"Well, that's very good. It would be great if the young master can grow up."

After saying that, Boss Kiryu picked up the porcelain cup again and took a sip of coffee.

When he put down his coffee, he suddenly cast a deep look at Qingden.

"Okay, I won't talk nonsense anymore and let's talk about the business - Mr. Ju, you suddenly came to your door. Why?"

"You, who are personally handling the 'Makuei Negotiations', actually took time out of your busy schedule to come see me... This shouldn't be a simple 'visit', right?"

Qingden smiled, and then drank the coffee in the porcelain cup.

When he put down the porcelain cup with a click, he put on a serious expression and tone:

"Boss Kiryu, let me be blunt - I need you to do me a small favor."

…

…

It's night, Edo Bay——

The night falls and dark clouds roll in.

Compared with the daytime, the vast sea at dusk is much quieter and more peaceful.

The waning moon was hidden deep in the layers of dark clouds. It struggled to pass through the gaps in the clouds and cast a little silver light toward the sea.

The dark and deep sea is like a giant mouth of a monster, containing the depth that can suck in everything.

Through the pale moonlight, you can see the black shadows on Edo Bay in the distance. They are crouching in the sea like monsters - they are the nine British warships.

At this moment, on a beach near Edo Bay——

"Tangerine-kun, is this the boat?"

Boss Kiryu held the saber at his waist and walked swiftly towards a wooden boat on the beach.

Qingden, who was right next to him, nodded.

"Well, that's it. After a lot of effort today, I finally got this fishing boat from Rintaro before dark."

Boss Kiryu chuckled a few times "haha".

"The other party probably doesn't know what your purpose is in asking for the fishing boat, right?"

Qingden shrugged:

"Of course he doesn't know. I didn't confess my true purpose. I only said that I was of great use."

Speaking of this, Qingdeng paused for a moment, and then continued with a strange expression:

"I'm worried that after telling me everything about my plan, Rintaro will think that I'm joking with him, or think that my head is broken, and he will firmly reject my request."

Boss Kiryu laughed dumbly:

"To be honest, after hearing your plan with my own ears, my first reaction was to suspect that you were joking with me."

"No normal person would come up with such a crazy plan."

After saying this, he jumped into the boat and looked here and touched there.

"Well... although it's a little worn, it's still strong. It's more than enough for going to sea."

At the same time that Kiryu's boss was checking the actual condition of the boat, Aomori looked up at the sky.

"It looks like it's going to rain... Boss Kiryu, we are very lucky."

"The weather is good, the dark clouds cover the moonlight, and our whereabouts will be well covered."

"Without further ado, let's get going."

Boss Kiryu nodded in agreement.

Then, the two worked together to push the boat into the sea.

Qingden jumped lightly and landed on the boat without hesitation, followed closely by Boss Kiryu.

Immediately afterwards, Qingden took out two pairs of prepared paddles from under the seat.

"Boss Kiryu, could you please help us row the boat?"

Kiryu smiled boldly.

"Leave it to me. I once learned how to sail a boat in Kanagawa. In terms of boat sailing skills, ordinary fishermen can't even compare with me."

"When you say that, I feel relieved."

The master and apprentice sat facing each other and rowed the oars in a circle.

The boat pushed away the sea water, causing ripples, and slowly sailed into the sea.

Its bow points directly to Edo Bay...or rather, it points directly to the nine British ships in Edo Bay!

The waves stirred up by the strong wind continued to churn.

The monotonous sound of the waves is like the roar of beasts.

What Boss Kiryu said just now that he is "better at rowing than a fisherman" is not a lie.

He manipulated the oars with ease, skillfully using the thrust of the waves to adjust the direction accurately and control the speed appropriately.

Thanks to his blessing, the boat moved forward at an astonishing speed.

Along the way, the two of them were speechless.

Boss Kiryu had no expression on his face.

Qingden pursed his lips slightly, making it unclear what he was thinking.

As the distance gets closer, the nine "black spots" on Edo Bay gradually enlarge.

Soon, nine black ships blending into the night came into view.

I saw that all the ships were lit with dazzling oil lamps, and the dim yellow lights drew out slender figures one after another.

Heavily armed sailors walked along the side of the ship and patrolled.

Perhaps because the opponent on the shore was only the weak shogunate, most of the sailors on these patrols were fishing unscrupulously and did not concentrate on their work.

However, if Boss Aoto and Kiryu don't act carefully, they may still be discovered by the sailors on the British ship.

"Tangerine-kun, cheer up, we have to move forward carefully."

Boss Kiryu held the oar tightly and continued rowing carefully.

Qingden subconsciously glanced at Vairochana at his waist.

Finally... about half an hour later, the two successfully evaded the surveillance of the sailors and successfully arrived at their destination - the bow of the flagship Iulius.

Boss Kiryu cleverly parked the boat in a secret corner.

Due to the tricky angle, as long as they didn't make a big noise, it was impossible for the sailors on the ship's side to spot them.

"We've finally arrived..."

Qingdeng muttered, immediately put down the oar in his hand, stood up quietly, and faced the curved keel in front of him.

A battleship is like a whale - you know it's big, but you have to actually face it to truly feel its size.

As the core component that supports the entire ship, the size of the keel is naturally extraordinary. It is much thicker than Qingdeng's entire body.

Qingdeng stood in front of it, like an orange cat facing a Siberian tiger.

"..."

Qingdeng remained silent, staring straight at the keel in front of him.

At this time, Boss Kiryu asked with a smile:

"Tachibana-kun, do you need help?"

After saying that, he tapped the black sheath on his waist to strike the knife.

Boss Kiryu is a swordsman.

Since he is a swordsman, there is no reason why he should not have a sword at his waist.

After passing Vairocana to Aoshinobu, he got a new sword - Fujiwara Yuhei, the governor of Fujiwara - although it was not comparable to Vairochana, it was still one of a kind. knife.

"...Boss Kiryu, the reason why I brought you here is so that when I make a mistake, I will have someone to help me deal with the aftermath."

As Aoto spoke, he turned around - he showed a calm smile to Boss Kiryu.

"Although it seems a little arrogant to say so...but I don't seem to need your help now."

The moment he finished speaking, he exhaled a breath, then slowly lowered his waist, spread his feet, planted his heels firmly, held the sheath with his left hand, and dropped his right hand naturally, looking at the keel in front of him.

Blah blah blah blah...

Suddenly, cold raindrops fell.

The dark clouds in the sky gave off a cold atmosphere.

In the blink of an eye, the world was filled with endless rushing sounds.

Falling rain and rolling waves combined into an erratic and lively sound.

Everywhere he looked was covered with blurry rain and mist, and his face was covered with wet and cold water droplets... The rain wet Qingdeng's hair and clothes, and a bone-chilling cold hit his internal organs.

However, Qingdeng remained motionless. Not only did his posture remain as steady as a mountain, he didn't even move his eyelids.

It's too late, then it's fast - click - Qingdeng raised his left thumb, pressed against the tangent of the knife, and pushed it forward, revealing the tenon and the blade of the knife that glowed with purple light.

At this moment... the air in the whole place seemed to freeze.

The wind stopped, the rain stopped, and time seemed to have stopped!

Even Boss Kiryu who was watching couldn't help but hold his breath.

A moment later——

The coquettish purple light flew diagonally into the sky, cutting a conspicuous gap in the thick rain curtain.

In an instant, "time" resumed its flow.

The wind blew again, the rain fell again, and the rain curtain that had been cut closed again.

Bang!

Explosive air waves and sounds swept across all directions!

"What happened?!"

The sailors who heard the strange noise hurried to the bow of the ship.

After arriving at the bow of the ship, they leaned their upper bodies out of the side of the ship, looked down, and then took a deep breath.

I saw a huge bottomless cut on the keel of the ship's bow!

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