The Myriad Worlds Gu Zun

The battle between Zhou Ming and Hirakawa Taisho quickly spread among the upper echelons of Kyoto with the help of interested people.

The name of Hirakawa Taisho is not known to the people of Kyoto, but among the upper-class nobles, no one dares to ignore it.

The personal bodyguard around Nohara Momonosuke has always been favored by Nohara Momonosuke. Although his official position is not high, his influence is first-class. I don’t know how many dignitaries want to find opportunities to have a relationship with him, but they can’t even get one. There is no way.

As the person who personally protects Nohara Momonosuke, Hirakawa Taisho's military power is also unquestionable. No matter any killer assassin appears in front of him, no one will be able to leave the palace alive.

Although there is no such title as "Ouchi's No. 1 Master" in this world, there is no doubt that everyone thinks that Hirakawa Taisho is this person.

Now, when a person who defeated Hirakawa Taisho appeared, this person instantly became a hot topic among the upper echelons.

Especially as the World's Best Samurai Conference approaches, and news comes from the palace that the king's health is getting worse, and famous figures arrive in Kyoto one after another.

The feeling that the storm is coming fills the hearts of every upper class person in Kyoto.

A powerful samurai, and the daimyo he represents is most likely the heir to the throne!

Once the replacement of the throne is completed, where these "old ministers" will go depends on their performance.

For example, it’s time to “place your bet” now or sooner! Support a daimyo who he thinks is most likely to become the leader of the country.

If you win the bet, you will achieve the feat of following the dragon, and your status will naturally be improved.

Lost the bet? Gamblers never think about losing.

Tokugawa Gym.

Tokugawa Saru was kneeling on the tatami. Opposite him was a middle-aged man who seemed to be about the same age as him, making tea.

The scalding boiling water was poured into the cup, and the aroma of tea overflowed. The middle-aged man pushed the green bamboo cup in front of Tokugawa Zoro.

"Please use it, my place is no better than your house, there is no good tea." The middle-aged man said calmly.

"Teacher, please stop laughing at me."

Tokugawa Saro smiled bitterly, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and tasted it carefully. After feeling the bitterness, a slight sweetness lingered between his lips and teeth.

"How is Oishi-kun?" Tokugawa Zoro asked softly, putting down the tea cup.

"He's progressing very quickly, faster than he ever has before when he was here with me."

The middle-aged man held the teacup and looked out the window: "Hatred, although it is the best fuel for progress, can easily set oneself on fire and burn oneself out!"

Tokugawa Zoro was silent, lowered his head and said: "Sorry, teacher!"

"You shouldn't say sorry to me." The middle-aged man looked at Tokugawa Zoro with a solemn expression.

"You are on your way to success. Only when you fail should you say sorry."

"Hey!" Tokugawa Zoro shouted.

"Let's have tea." The middle-aged man said.

Tokugawa Zoro picked up the tea cup again, and the two of them sipped the tea in silence.

After a while, the middle-aged man spoke again: "What do you think of the warrior named Zhou Ming who defeated Hirakawa Taisho?"

Tokugawa Zoro's lowered eyelids flashed with light and he raised his head.

"He's strong."

"How strong?"

"Very strong."

"Hmm." The middle-aged man nodded and understood.

"I heard that in the past few days, people have been challenging him. There are assassins, dead warriors, wandering warriors, and famous masters."

"That's right, and...all the people who challenged him are dead. Basically, no one can survive ten moves in his hands before being killed by him. After killing him for the past few days, the people who dare to challenge him have already been killed. Very few.”

"Very decisive." The middle-aged man nodded approvingly, "lurking, assassinating, poisoning, ambushing, what he has to face is not just simple challenges on the surface. If he wants to reduce the number of fights, he must work harder. Go kill."

"That's what the teacher said."

"So, among those people, are there any people you sent?"

The middle-aged man's sudden question made Tokugawa Zoro's breath hitch.

"Teacher, I..." Tokugawa Zoro paused, and then said calmly: "Yes, and there are many."

"Okay." The middle-aged man nodded, also very calm.

"It seems that he is indeed a very powerful opponent." The middle-aged man poured a cup of tea for Tokugawa Zoro again.

"It's time for this old bone of mine to burn out the last bit of its glory."

"Teacher, you..." Tokugawa Zoro opened his eyes wide.

"Why are you so surprised?" The middle-aged man looked at him indifferently, "Are you going to say that you came to me just to drink tea?"

Tokugawa Zoro lowered his head again and picked up the tea cup.

"Then, everything will be as the teacher said."

The middle-aged man laughed, with a complicated and relieved smile. He asked, "When?"

"The day after tomorrow, he has already decreed that a dinner will be held in the palace the day after tomorrow, and all the daimyo will attend. After that, the meeting of the best warriors in the world will begin."

"good."

The middle-aged man nodded.

"Teacher, I will fully cooperate with you when the time comes." Tokugawa Zoro said again.

"Yes." The middle-aged man nodded again, and his words suddenly became extremely concise.

"I'm going to see Dashi Chong, you can do whatever you want."

After that, the middle-aged man stood up and walked out.

"Teacher..." Tokugawa Zoro looked at his back and shouted in a somewhat astringent tone.

The middle-aged man paused for a moment, then continued walking out without stopping.

Tokugawa Zoro watched the middle-aged man walk out. After turning a corner, his back disappeared from his sight, and the footsteps gradually faded away.

He put down the teacup in his hand, looked at the mist still rising inside, and sighed deeply.

His teacher, Tokugawa Yamato, who was also his uncle, looked like a middle-aged man, but his actual age was over 60.

Because he practiced martial arts for many years and was proficient in the secret art of health preservation, he still maintained considerable physical strength even at the age when civilians would have died of old age.

Oishi Takashi was a wandering samurai whom Tokugawa Zoro met by chance a year ago. Seeing that he was talented, he took him to the Tokugawa Dojo and introduced him to Tokugawa Yamato as a disciple.

It didn't take long for Oishi Takashi to show his extraordinary talent, and his progress in martial arts even impressed Tokugawa Yamato.

Tokugawa Zoro himself also worshipped Tokugawa Yamato, who was his uncle, as his teacher when he was young.

At that time, Tokugawa Yamato was just like Oishi Takashi today. He was gifted with amazing talent and outstanding swordsmanship. He made a name for himself in Kyoto, and then quickly rose to challenge the major dojos without a single defeat. He was unstoppable.

When he was thirty years old, Tokugawa Yamato was already famous all over the world, and his position was stable. No one dared to challenge him, and he became a living legend.

At that time, Tokugawa Yamato was invincible!