Pushing the time forward a little bit——

Edo, Okemachi, Little Chiba Sword Hall——

"Zuo Nazi! Zuo Nazi! The bathroom is empty, do you want to take a shower?"

Chiba Jutaro, who had just come out of the bathroom with steam all over his body, knocked on Zuo Nazi's door.

At this point in time, Zuo Nazi would basically stay in her room, either studying, or maintaining kendo armor, bamboo swords, naginata, wakizashi and other weapons.

Logically speaking, when she heard her brother's call... and it was related to Zuo Nazi's favorite bath, she would definitely respond as soon as possible.

However, at this moment, after Chiba Jutaro knocked on the door, there was silence behind the door, and there was no response.

Chiba Jutaro frowned and knocked on the door several times.

"Zuo Nazi? Zuo Nazi? Are you there? If you are, please answer me!"

quiet……

"Strange... Isn't she here? It's impossible. It's already been this long, where else can she go?"

Chiba Jutaro, who had many doubts in his heart, decided to enter Zonazi's bedroom to check the situation.

Since he passed the age of 13, Zuo Nazi's awareness of privacy has increased dramatically.

Unless she gives her permission, no one, including her mother, father Chiba Nobuyoshi, and brother Chiba Jutaro, is allowed to enter her bedroom privately.

Therefore, in order to respect Zuo Nazi, and in order to be able to argue with him when he was scolded by Zuo Nazi later, Chiba Jutaro specially shouted "Zuo Nazi" before pushing open the door of Zuo Nazi's bedroom.

Then, I want to enter your room!"

Wow...

As the door opened, a pleasant smell immediately penetrated into Chiba Jutaro's nostrils - this was the body fragrance of Sakutaro that Chiba Jutaro had long been accustomed to smelling.

Zuo Nazi's bedroom seemed to have the word "serious" posted on it.

Furniture, clothes, cushions, books... everything in the room is arranged neatly and orderly.

Whether it's the tatami or the eucalyptus, they are all spotless, so clean that one can't help but wonder if anyone is actually staying in this room.

"Zuo Nazi? Zuo Nazi?"

Chiba Jutaro walked to the center of the bedroom and looked around.

"Hey...she's really not in the room..."

Chiba Jutaro scratched his hair, and the look of confusion on his face became a little more intense.

"That's weird...where did she go?"

Just as Chiba Jutaro was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly found a letter on Zuo Nazi's bookcase.

On the envelope of the letter, there is a series of beautiful small words written - To my father, mother and brother.

The handwriting is delicate and powerful...it is exactly Zuo Nazi's handwriting.

"This is...?"

Looking at this incomprehensible letter, Chiba Jutaro was instantly confused.

He immediately ran to the table in three steps at a time, picked up the envelope, and spread it out.

There was no long speech written on the letter paper, only a simple sentence——

【

A tribute

Father, mother, brother, for some reasons, I have to go away for a while.

I miss you so much, mother. I will be back soon.

Chiba Sanako

】

[Note: Yours sincerely: a common opening line in letters by cultural figures in the Edo period]

When Chiba Jutaro read the letter at a glance, the confusion on his face due to not knowing where Zuo Nazi was was relieved, and was replaced by a complex mood mixed with confusion and fear.

He took another quick look at the letter and his heart beat hard.

The second beat, the third beat, the fourth beat...the heartbeat is getting faster and faster.

At this time, Chiba Jutaro seemed to have thought of something, put away the letter in his hand, and then opened the closet next to him - this is where Zuo Nazi stored her weapons.

The closet that was once full was now empty.

Saunako's wakizashi, naginata, and her favorite set of acupuncture tools are all gone!

In addition to being a martial arts family, the Chiba family is also half a medical family.

The grandfather of Saunako and Chiba Jutaro: Chiba Koemon is not only a great swordsman who is proficient in Hokatsu Dream Style, but also a doctor who is proficient in medical skills.

Thinking back to those days, Chiba Yuemon's name was known far and near, and he was known as the "swordsman and doctor".

71 years ago, in order to save the deteriorating morale of the military and encourage samurai disciples to practice literature and martial arts, Matsudaira Sadanobu, who single-handedly led the "Kenjo Reform", vigorously launched the "Imperial Trials" in Edo, which competed in both literary and martial arts.

Although within a few years, after the failure of the "Kanzhi Reform" and the fall of Matsudaira Sadanobu, the "Gozen Trial Cooperation" disappeared, it became the prototype of the later "Gakusaku Ginmi".

[Note: Learning and Learning: An academic examination held once every three years for students of Hatamoto and imperial families. Professors from Changpingzaka Institute of Learning are used as examiners. The scope of the examination includes Confucian classics such as the Four Books and Five Classics or the "Book of Filial Piety". In fact,

Those who can take the exam are all those who study Zhu Xi's studies in the country. The biggest difference between the academic system and China's imperial examination system is that the test results of the former are not directly related to "ceremony and official appointment", but are closer to a way of commending reputation]

Relying on his overwhelming strength, Chiba Koemon won the first "Gozen Trial Competition" in one fell swoop and became a blockbuster.

It can only be said that the genes of the Chiba family are really abnormal. Three generations of the family are all swordsmen.

According to legend, Chiba Koemon, who was highly skilled in medicine, had healed the injuries of Ogata Ittosai, the "Eternal Sword Master" - of course, this is just a "legend", and its credibility needs to be put into question.

Since Ogata Ittousai became famous all over the world, many folk legends and unofficial myths have emerged to capitalize on its popularity.

Even family members such as Saunako and Chiba Jutaro did not quite believe that Chiba Koemon had ever crossed paths with Ogata Ittousai, who was unparalleled in the world.

When Chiba Koemon passed away, he did not "come empty-handed and leave empty-handed without taking away any clouds" - he left behind his swordsmanship and medical skills.

His two sons, Chiba Shusaku and Chiba Sadakichi, created the Hokatsu Itto Ryu based on the Hokatsu Meng Ryu.

However, although both brothers inherited their father's swordsmanship, they failed to inherit his medical talent.

Therefore, neither Chiba Shusaku nor Chiba Sadakichi could acquire their father's medical skills.

When it comes to the grandchildren...

Chiba Jutaro was impatient, rude, and sloppy. Such a personality destined him to miss learning.

As for the descendants of Chiba Shusaku's branch, namely Chiba Eijiro, Chiba Dosaburo and Chiba Tamonshiro, they were not able to take advantage of Chiba Koemon's medical skills.

In the end, only Zuo Nazi inherited his grandfather's medical legacy.

Zuo Nazi is smart and has a calm personality, which makes him very suitable for learning medical skills, a complex subject that requires calmness and careful study.

And Zuo Nazi is indeed very talented in medical skills, and she is also very interested in medicine.

One of her daily hobbies is buying and reading medical books.

Although he needed to take into account his martial arts training, Zuo Nazi never fell behind in his medical studies.

After more than ten years of hard study, Zuo Nazi's medical skills cannot be said to have reached the level of being able to open a door for consultation, but at least it can be said to be impressive.

In particular, her acupuncture skills were so superb that countless doctors were amazed.

Someone who was a good friend of the Chiba family once commented: Miss Chiba's acupuncture skills are not inferior to those of senior masters who have been practicing medicine for decades!

[Note: Gomami Seal: "Gomami" is the qualification to be able to meet the general. "Hosin" is a title given to monks with several professional skills (including medical skills) in the Edo period. Being able to obtain the "Gomami Seal"

"Monks with the title "are all experts in a certain field."

At the same time, it is precisely because Zuo Nako can be both a warrior and a doctor that whenever Chiba Jutaro urges her to get married quickly, she will always refute with confidence: "Even if you can't survive with a sword, even if you don't have a husband,

With your help, I can make a living by practicing medicine!”

Whenever he heard what Zuo Nazi said, Chiba Jutaro would impatiently shout: "Who would seek medical treatment from a woman?!"

Then the two brothers and sisters started to quarrel...

Zonazi not only took away the naginata, wakizashi and other weapons, but also took away the acupuncture tools used for healing...

——What are you going to do to bring all the guys who kill and torture people with you?

At this thought, Chiba Jutaro felt an ominous premonition uncontrollably arise in his heart...

He quickly unfolded the letter in his hand again.

"'For some reasons, I want to take a long trip'..."

He chewed this sentence several times.

The amount of information in the letter is really too little.

I only know that Zuo Nazi will be away from home for a while, and I don't know anything else.

My sister left without saying goodbye... This kind of thing has never happened before!
To be continued...