Having said this, Rakshasa raised his hand and touched a scar on his collarbone.

"So, I plan to give you a chance to change your life."

"Change...life...?" A look of confusion and hesitation appeared on Xin Zima Kuan's face.

"Yes. Life changing."

As the Rakshasa spoke, he jumped down from the window sill, and then walked in a slow circle around his new wife.

"My new wife, have you ever thought about why you ended up in such a miserable and desolate situation today?"

"Are you not working hard enough? It seems not. You are already diligent enough."

"Is it because you are not talented enough? It doesn't seem to be the case. You are one of the "Three Heroes" who have attracted much attention and respect."

"So, what is the reason?"

"The answer is actually very simple."

At this moment, Rakshasa happened to walk behind Xinzuma Kuan.

The corners of his mouth curved into an intriguing arc. He stretched his neck and hung his chin on his new wife's broad left shoulder.

"It's all because of the incompetence and corruption of the Edo shogunate."

The devilish breath lingered in the ears of the new wife.

"In order to maintain their rule, the shameless Tokugawa family established the rule that 'everything is of inferior quality, only high birth'."

"It is better to have a good father than to have good talents and studies."

"The incompetent pig remains at the top."

"The talented people were left in the countryside."

"Children from rich families have controlled money and power for generations, but people from poor families like you have to cut off their heads and try their best to please these losers, so that they can barely get the leftovers from their bowls.

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"Mr. New Wife, ask yourselves: Are you willing to be ridden by a bunch of losers who want ability but not ability, talent but not talent, and only have a good family? Are you willing to suffer such a huge injustice?

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"..." The new wife's wide lips tightened unconsciously, and her hands that were naturally hanging down gradually clenched into fists. Although he did not say a word, his small movements had exposed his uneasy heart.

Rakshasa's speech continues:

"If you want to change this situation...the only way is to launch a war to overthrow the curtain!"

"Hey, hey! What are you talking about!"

Even the always bold new wife Kuan turned pale with fright at this outrageous and dangerous thought.

After nearly three hundred years of domestication by the Tokugawa family, the idea that "the ruling status of the Edo shogunate is sacred and inviolable" has long been deeply rooted in people's hearts.

The curtain falls? This kind of thing is something that Shinzuma Kuan can’t even think about!

"I'm not talking nonsense."

Rakshasa said seriously.

"Now that the matter is over, I will confess to you."

Rakshasa lifted his chin from his new wife's broad shoulders, took two steps back, then reached out and patted his chest.

"I come from a secret society with a 70-year history, with the goal of overthrowing the Edo shogunate."

"It is the lifelong wish of me and my comrades to overthrow the corrupt rule of the Tokugawa family and establish a country where all people are equal and where even the most filthy people have the opportunity to get ahead."

"In order to realize this dream, we continue to recruit troops, recruit talents, develop technology, and expand our strength."

"To be honest - at the beginning, I actually had no interest in you."

"But after a brief observation of you, my mind changed."

"You have great potential. If you are well-trained, you might become a good comrade of ours."

"So——Xinzuma-kun, let's choose."

"Are you going to continue to be a hawk dog that cannot be reused?"

"Or do you want to stand up and join us in the great cause of overthrow?"

After saying this, the Rakshasa stretched out his right hand in front of him as if seeking a handshake from his compatriots.

"I...I...I..."

New Wife's broad facial lines seemed to be twisted together. Hesitation, confusion, and panic were three emotions beautifully mixed together on her cheeks.

His right palm was slightly raised, as if he wanted to hold the Rakshasa's hand that was reaching towards him, but as soon as he raised it at a slight angle, he quickly lowered it.

Then lift it up again...then put it down again...

Rakshasa smiled slightly.

"New Wife-kun, you don't have to make a decision so quickly."

After the words fell, Rakshasa retracted his outstretched hand.

"I'll give you...two days."

"In the next two days, you should think carefully about where you should go in the future."

"If you make up your mind and decide to give up your identity as a 'hawk dog' and become a 'soldier' ​​dedicated to the revolution... come to Yamatoya, 2-chome, Shimokita Town."

"Say to the Yamatoya store manager or your assistant, 'I want to eat cucumber, are there any fresh cucumbers?' and someone will bring you to see me."

Cucumber... The new wife Kuan was secretly speechless.

The cut of the cucumber is very similar to the Tokugawa family crest: shamrock, so to avoid suspicion, the samurai under the shogunate did not eat cucumbers.

The connotation of this code word is... profound.

"That's all I want to say."

The Rakshasa straightened his clothes, and then bowed gracefully to his new wife.

"Then - I'll take my leave now."

"I look forward to your reply."

After leaving these words freely, Rakshasa jumped out of the window without looking back.

The new wife quickly walked to the window sill with hesitation, but found that the Rakshasa was no longer visible outside the window.

"..."

After a while, the new wife pinched her face.

A pinprick-like tingling sensation arouses the nerves.

"It hurts...I'm not dreaming..."

After confirming that he was not dreaming and that everything he had just experienced was the exact reality, Nitsuma Kuan slowly raised his blank eyes and looked into the distance.

"The curtain falls... the curtain falls... the curtain falls..."

Every time he murmured "the curtain falls", the strange light in his eyes became more intense.

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The next day——

The government office reformed by Huo Fu thieves was attacked. More than two hundred soldiers were unable to stop a mere 4 intruders. Four division captains, led by the captain of the fifth division, Kimura Suma, were kidnapped by the intruders - this story

Breaking news spread through the streets of Edo at an alarming speed.

For a time, the crowd was in a state of excitement.

The "Headquarters" of the Fire Thieves were attacked from the front... This was the first time since the Fire Thieves reform team!

The citizens of Edo lamented: Strange things have happened one after another recently!

First, there was a fire in the Kodenma Town Prison building, and "Nioh" Tachibana Aoden disappeared.

Later, the entire Akabane family was wiped out, and the "Dog of Fire" Kanazawa Chusuke was assassinated.

Now, another fire-fighting bandit Kai's headquarters was attacked, and four captains of Kimura Suma were kidnapped.

As a result, a new conspiracy theory was born: Huofu Rogue Kai has recently offended someone or a certain force, so he suffered revenge from this person or force!

Specious and ambiguous conspiracy theories have always been the favorite of the masses.

From the samurai to the filthy men, they all enthusiastically discussed the rights and wrongs of Huo Fu Thieves.

What has attracted the most attention and been discussed by most people is naturally who has such ability. He can actually break into the government office of Huofu thieves and at the same time kidnap 4 squad captains and escape unharmed.

All in all, Huo Fu Thieves has lost a lot of face this time.

Okubo, Kurosawa, and the last two remaining squad captains: my grandson and Mizushima, are all very busy trying to deal with the aftermath of last night's shocking incident.

As for the person involved and the instigator of this big incident...he is currently drinking tea with the beautiful widow.
To be continued...