Standing on his left hand side was a tall, round-waisted man with a monk-like shaved head and a neck as thick as his head.

The bald man muttered to himself, thinking.

Settsu Yorimitsu noticed something strange about his bald head and asked:

"Master Umibo, what's wrong? I have something on my mind, but it doesn't matter."

The bald man hesitated for a while, then said angrily:

"Your Excellency, I believe that our action of 'helping Tu Yikui' this time is not in vain."

"At least we have seen with our own eyes the actual combat effectiveness of the Shinsengumi and the level of Tachibana Aoden's military use."

Settsu Laiguang listened and nodded gently.

"Showing the enemy's weakness, diverting the tiger away from the mountain, secretly attacking Chen Cang, capturing the thieves and the king, and pursuing them fiercely... I have to admit that Ju Qingden indeed showed extraordinary military skills in this battle."

"He used the above strategies to their full potential."

"He placed the troops with the strongest combat effectiveness in his own formation."

"Then we deliberately deployed a small number of troops on the eastern battlefield where the terrain is flat and will definitely be targeted by the enemy's key attack, luring the enemy to send a large group of troops to attack."

"After the opponent sends a large number of troops to attack the east, so that the formation is empty, he personally leads the cavalry to the side of the enemy camp, launches a surprise attack from an unexpected direction, and attacks the enemy camp in one fell swoop."

"After that, regardless of anything else, aim directly at the enemy camp's main formation and take the enemy general's head."

"For this reason, I did not hesitate to chase him for more than a hundred miles."

"After discovering that the camp in the rear has been lost, the enemy forces on the front line are bound to be shaken."

"At that time, the troops left behind in the formation will launch a general attack, and the few troops that have been stationed in the formation will be sent out to wait for work, and then cover up the attack in one go."

"Although it is a very old-fashioned tactic, it is also a tactic that has been tried and tested."

"Ju Qingden possesses military and strategic abilities that cannot be underestimated."

"As for the Shinsengumi, they also possess a level of organization and combat effectiveness that far exceeds our prior expectations."

"In addition, they also have an outstanding espionage network."

"As soon as Renjuro Shibasaki moved forward to increase his troops on the battlefield to the east, Tachibana Ao came on the back foot to kill him."

"I would never believe it if he said he didn't send personnel to reconnoiter Shibasaki Renjuro's camp at all times."

"Being able to know the enemy's movements at the first time... Such a rapid intelligence receiving capability is truly remarkable."

"According to my guess, Niou probably has one, or even multiple, skilled ninjas under his command."

"It was this ninja who immediately passed on the important information that 'the enemy camp is empty' to Nioh."

"We must make a new detailed assessment of the threat posed by Tachibana Aoden and the specific combat power of the Shinsengumi."

Speaking of this, Settsu Yorimitsu seemed to remember something and paused suddenly.

It wasn't until a moment later that he continued quietly:

"However, compared to Tachibana Aoden's military skills and the Shinsengumi's combat effectiveness...it is Tachibana Aoden's sword that shocks me even more."

The bald man...that is, Lord Umibo, after hearing Settsu Yorimitsu's senseless lament, he couldn't help but ask:

"Tachibana Aoden's sword? Sir, is there anything strange about his sword?"

Settsu Yorimitsu made a weird laugh of "hem hum" and showed a meaningful expression.

"The ancient sword glowing with purple light... there is no mistaking it. It is the sword of 'Liu Guang Hachiman'! It is also an heirloom of that family!"

"'Liuguang Hachiman'?"

Umibozu's eyes widened.

"The sword of 'Liu Guang Hachiman'... Doesn't that mean that... 'Liu Guang Hachiman' has a successor..."

As he said this, Master Umibo sneered a few times and changed into a mocking tone.

"Haha! I wonder what kind of expression Prajna will show after knowing this? Hahaha! I really want to see it!"

Settsu Yorimitsu chuckled a few times, and then clapped his hands hard twice.

Immediately afterwards, a short figure emerged from the shadows behind him.

"Master Settsu, what are your orders?"

As he spoke, he knelt on one knee and waited for Settsu Yorimitsu's instructions.

"Kappa, go to Ezo Land in person, find Hannya, and tell him: You have an additional junior brother, and he will inherit the mantle of your master."

Master Haibo was startled for a moment and then asked:

"Sir, is that all you need to say?"

"Yes, this sentence is enough."

The meaningful expression on Settsu Yorimitsu's face became increasingly intense.

"Being expelled from the 'Liuguang Hachiman' and not being able to fully obtain his mantle... This is an eternal pain in that guy's heart."

"When he learns that the thing he dreams of has been obtained by someone else... he will definitely rush back to Gyeonggi as fast as possible, covered with stars and moon."

The kappa didn't ask any questions and responded directly:

"Yes! Lord Settsu, I will leave immediately for Ezo Land!"

Settsu Yorimitsu curled his lips and shrugged.

"Kappa, the name 'Settsu Yorimitsu' has been completely abandoned as of today, so there is no need to call me 'Settsu-sama' anymore."

"Yes! Photography... No, Shuten Doji-sama!"

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Book friends who are familiar with history should have recognized it - yes! Aoto's "Battle of Iga" is a combination of Minamoto Yoshitsune's "Surprise Attack on Ichinoya" and Li Shimin's "Battle of Kashiwabi"
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