"Although the Akabane family's family income is not very high, they are very popular. There are countless imperial family members who have friends with Hatamoto."

Kyoutaro Miyabe imitated Aoto, lying on his back in the same way, with his face facing the sky and his limbs in a "big" shape.

"You killed their legitimate son... I can imagine that the Akabane family will definitely join forces with other direct ministers to forcefully frame you and put you in jail!"

Zhishen: The collective name for the flag family and the royal family.

Speaking of this, Kyoutaro Miyabe seemed to recall something sad and sighed heavily.

"Damn it! I get angry when I mention this! As the direct ministers of the shogun and the cornerstone of the shogunate, Hatamoto and the imperial family should set an example and serve the shogunate bravely. The result? There are only a few national officials who abuse their power, take bribes and abuse their power.

There are a lot of moths in the countryside!"

"Although I am not qualified to say such beautiful words as a guilty person, I really can't stand the current situation of 'the direct ginseng warriors are full of worms'!"

"Ahhh! The more I think about it, the more angry I get!"

Kyoutarou Miyabe rubbed his hair like crazy, and his tidy Tsukiyo head turned into a messy bird's nest.

"Mr. Orange, a capable man like you is behind bars, while those fat worms are sitting high in the clouds!"

Kyoutaro Miyabe sat up, reached out and grasped the cell door, and pressed his face tightly into the gap between the bars.

"The world is unfair! If this continues, and if we don't try to make some changes, I'm afraid the country will be ruined!"

"Um...Miyabe-kun, please calm down a little."

Aoto glanced helplessly at Kyotaro Miyabe, who was inexplicably excited.

Kyoutaro Miyabe took a deep breath.

"Sorry... I seem to be too excited, please forgive me."

"I didn't expect that you are also a passionate and knowledgeable person."

Qingdeng joked casually.

Kyoutaro Miyabe smiled and waved his hand.

"You've given me too much praise. I have more than enough 'hot blood' but not enough 'knowledge'. Having said that, your physical and mental condition is quite good. Even though you have been imprisoned, you still look like you are fine. You don't look scared or scared.

Don’t be depressed.”

Upon hearing this, Qingdeng shrugged.

"What should I be afraid of and unhappy about? When I decided to chop Akabane Kotaro in half, I was already mentally prepared to suffer crazy revenge from the family behind him."

"Rather, I'm a little surprised that the Akabane family's revenge came so late."

"Oh?" Kyoutarou Miyabe's eyes flashed with curiosity, as if he had heard an interesting and interesting story. "Since you are so calm and relaxed... does that mean you must have some tricks up your sleeve?"

Qingdeng did not answer directly. He only said softly, as if pointing:

"The Akabane family is very popular...and my popularity is not bad either..."

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Edo, Koishikawa Kohinata Yanagi Town, Examination Hall——覟

"Oops! Oops! The young master has been arrested and imprisoned! What to do! What to do!"

The loyal old servant of the Tachibana family: Jiubei is like an ant on a hot pot, anxious and anxious.

"Uncle Jiubei, calm down."

Nagakura Shinpachi Road.

Although Nagakura said so, the anxiety and panic on his face was no less than that of Kyubei.

An overwhelmed atmosphere permeated the air of the trial hall.

Just now, Aoto's old subordinate: Toudo Heisuke and Aoto's old friend: Shannan Keisuke came to the trial defense hall.

They both came to the trial for the same purpose: they both heard that Qingdeng was imprisoned, so they rushed over to check the situation and confirm the authenticity.

"So the rumors are true..." Todo stammered, "Mr. Tachibana was really arrested by the officials..."

"..." Shannan Jingsuke said nothing and pursed his lips thoughtfully.

"Brother Kondo! Mr. Hijikata! Uncle Minamoto! What should we do now?"

The general manager looked at Kondo Isamu, Hijikata Toshizo and Inoue Genzaburo with a blank expression.

The one she loves is in jail... For Souji, who lacks social experience and spent her past life practicing swordsmanship and taking care of housework, this kind of thing has exceeded her "range of handling".

Helpless and confused, she instinctively turned to the three seniors she relied on most for help.

"...Okay! Everyone, listen!"

Hijikata clapped his hands, and the loud applause echoed in everyone's ears like a bell.

"Everyone, look at me!"

Everyone's eyes were focused on Hijikata.

Looking at the entire audience, there were only three people who still looked indifferent: Hijikata Toshizo, Shannan Keisuke, and Saito Ichi.

Ignoring the first two for now, Saito has a very serious temperament and is intangible with emotions and anger, so it's impossible to tell whether he is really calm now or if he is simply paralyzed.

"Tachibana-kun is just a Yangyashiki who was temporarily imprisoned in Kodenma Town. Why do you have to be like a concubine one by one? Fortunately, you are still a samurai with two swords hanging at your waist."

It's not just a matter of one or two days that Hijikata speaks harshly.

Therefore, Souji, Nagakura and others are all used to Hijikata's bad mouth.

On the other hand, Shannan, who was not very familiar with Hijikata, raised his delicate eyebrows and showed displeasure.

"First of all, what can be confirmed at present is: Mr. Tachibana has indeed been arrested."

"The reason for his arrest is that during the expedition against Kai's bandits last year, Tachibana-kun killed a bastard who was disobedient in front of the battle."

"It's so hard to die. This bastard is from Hatamoto, and he is the kind of Hatamoto who has a high reputation and a prominent family background. His clan members, together with other direct ministers, reported to Lord Tachibana on the grounds of 'abusing their power and killing Tadashi in vain', and reported it to Lord Tachibana."

The government put pressure on him and forced him to put Qingdeng in prison."

"Ju Jun's imprisonment involves a political struggle, and we must not act rashly."

"What?!" Harada interrupted, "Are we just staring at each other and doing nothing?"

"Listen to what I have to say." Hijikata glanced at Harada, "I said 'don't act rashly', I didn't say 'do nothing'. Take a look at our current 'lineup', the two of them have not been together until recently.

They are the dojo master and the dojo young master who have gained some fame."

Hijikata spread his hands and glanced at Shusuke and Kondo.

"A commoner from a peasant background."

Hijikata patted his chest.

"Four dojo apprentices."

Hijikata's eyes glanced at Souji, Inoue, Shannan, Toudo.

“3 dojo diners.”

Hijikata's eyes turned in the opposite direction and settled on Saito, Nagakura, and Harada.

"How can such a meager lineup help Mr. Ju to clear his grievances? This manpower cannot even rob a prison."

"Then, what should we do?" Todo murmured.

The corner of Hijikata's mouth raised a slight arc.

"There's no need to feel pessimistic."

"Although we are just ordinary people who want status but no status, and want status but no position, there are also things that ordinary people can do."

"Since we are single and weak, why don't we gather as many companions as possible to increase our strength?"

"Fortunately, Mr. Ju has friends all over the world, so we don't have to worry about finding anyone willing to help us."

"A Sheng!"

Kondo responded reflexively:

"What's the matter?"

"Akatsu, go to the Little Chiba Sword Hall and find Mr. Chiba Sadayoshi and Chiba Jutaro and Chiba Sanako, two brothers and sisters. Report to them the current situation of Tachibana-kun and us, and say: We want to help

Mr. Ju is clearing his grievances, and I hope you can help us. If it is convenient, please send a representative to our trial defense hall to discuss with us the plan to aid Ju."

"Little Chiba Sword Hall...Okay! I understand!" Kondo nodded.

"Wait a minute." At this time, a clear male voice intervened, "Kondo-kun, I will accompany you. I am the disciple of the Little Chiba Sword Hall. With my company, the negotiations with Master Chiba and others should be smoother.

It went very smoothly.”

The speaker is none other than Shannan Jingshu.

"...Okay." Hijikata thought for a moment and then said seriously, "Then, Shannan, please accompany Asheng to the Little Chiba Sword Hall."

Hijikata turned his head and looked at Saito.
To be continued...