The red and white teams have been arranged on the east and west sides of the training ground.

In essence, the "pre-screen trial match" is actually just a super-large "red and white match".

Both warring parties wore red and white headbands to identify themselves, and porcelain bowls were tied to the headbands.

Using wooden knives and wooden guns as weapons, if the porcelain bowl on the forehead is broken, it means you are out.

However, unlike the "Red and White Combat", the victory condition of the "Behind the Curtain Trial" is not "defeating the opponent's general", but "annihilating the opponent" - that is, defeating everyone on the opponent's side!

A true fight to the last man standing!

The fight will not end until either side's entire army is annihilated... You can imagine how intense the battle will be in this type of drill.

With new recruits joining one after another, the strength of each division is rapidly expanding.

Take the first team, third team, fourth team and sixth team that are currently arrayed in front of Qingto and others as an example.

The current strength of these four troops are -

First team: 80 people.

Division Three: 120 people.

Division 4: 250 people.

Division 6: 260 people.

The general secretary and others were all promoted from the original "very long" to "hundred-person chief" or "three-hundred-person chief" in one fell swoop.

As the size of the army continued to expand, Qingdeng also began to gradually deepen the specific functions of each division of the Battō Squadron.

Division 9 was identified as a ninja unit early on.

The 7th and 10th divisions were reorganized into cavalry divisions.

The first team, the second team and the third team are firmly in the top spot of the ace army.

These three divisions will never be touched unless absolutely necessary.

Once these three troops are dispatched, there will be nothing more than the following two situations:

First, the war situation is no longer optimistic.

Second, overwhelming force is needed to open up the situation.

The above is the positioning of these three teams - either to turn the tide! Or to decide the outcome in one battle!

Therefore, the recruits admitted to these three divisions either possess superior physiques or possess extraordinary martial arts skills.

Such strict entry standards naturally make the strength of these three divisions much smaller than other troops.

Although the number of troops is slightly smaller, no one will underestimate their combat effectiveness.

Especially since their captains are still the three "Humanoid Gundams".

Some of the good guys within the Shinsengumi called Isamu Kondo, Toshizo Hijikata, Souji Okita, Shinpachi Nagakura and Ichi Saito collectively known as the "Five Heavenly Kings of the Shoeikan School" - a title that was half awe and half a sign of admiration.

Highly recommended!

Qingnobo ordered people to move to Mazar in advance so that Tokugawa Iemo and others could have a better viewing experience.

The red team is the 1st and 6th divisions, with a total strength of 340 people.

White's third and fourth divisions have a total strength of 370 men.

Each of the two sides has an ace army. In terms of military strength, the latter has a slight advantage.

However, anyone who has a slight understanding of the Shinsengumi's combat strength composition must know that it is hard to say whether the latter can get an advantage in this military exercise.

After all...she is on the red side.

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Seeing that the red and white soldiers looking downstairs were almost ready, Aomori turned to look at Tokugawa Iemo next to him, casting a questioning gaze.

Tokugawa Iemo nodded gently.

When Qingdeng saw this, he stood up immediately.

At this time, everyone up and down the watchtower knew that the martial arts performance was about to begin, and there was a tense atmosphere in the air.

The surroundings became silent and silent.

Only various flags fluttered in the wind, making hunting noises.

Qingdeng slowly moved to the edge of the watchtower, and then suddenly raised the military fan in his hand.

[Note: Military round fan: a round fan made of leather or thin iron, which is a prop used to issue military instructions]

In an instant, it seemed like a thunderbolt exploded out of the blue!

The big drums below the watchtower started beating in unison.

At first glance, it seems to be no different from ordinary drum sounds.

But gradually, everyone present felt the frightening majesty!

Although the rhythm of the drum sound is very simple and unpretentious, it is concise and clear.

Because of this, he has a different kind of courage.

When the beating became fierce, it seemed as if even the clouds in the sky were shaking!

The drum beat gradually became more and more intense, and then the whining conch trumpet sounded.

The loud and mighty sound of the trumpet soared into the sky, hovering and stirring over the training ground, and spread far away with the help of the strong wind.

The Souji pulled out the wooden knife stuck in the ground at his feet.

At the same time, Saito Kazuya on the opposite side held a knife in his hand.

Chief, Saitoichi: "Follow me!"*2

Before I could think about it carefully, the soldiers from both sides had already entered the battle formation at the same time! They were shouting to cover up and kill each other!

The charging speed is extremely fast, but it is fast and not chaotic.

In the blink of an eye, the two armies collided!

The first one to come out on top was the red side.

The red side showed terrifying fighting power.

Souji and Genzaburo Inoue charged forward. The leading soldiers formed cone-shaped formations and penetrated into White's formation separately, launching a thunderous and fierce offensive.

Slashes, spear thrusts, shoulder collisions... White's formation instantly became riddled with holes.

Of course, White's defeat is only temporary.

"Attack back!"

Saito gave a concise and concise order, and then swung his sword casually - with just one blow, he shattered three porcelain bowls in one go.

"Don't retreat! Move forward! Even if you are about to fall, you must fall on the way to charge!"

Serizawa Duck roared and kicked a certain recruit who was cowering.

Zhai and Qin took the lead and personally acted as the arrowheads of the counterattack.

Encouraged by the two of them, White quickly stabilized its position, regained its fighting spirit, and gradually launched a counterattack.

"Kill ah ah ah ah!"

"Follow Captain Okita!"

"Quick! Quick! Follow up! Fill that gap!"

"Let them see the majesty of the Shinsengumi's strongest unit!"

"Fart! Our third division is the strongest unit of the Shinsengumi!"

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The harsh shouts of killing hung in the sky above the training ground for a long time.

As the battle progressed and the battle situation continued to change, Tokugawa Iemo and others were increasingly unable to conceal the look of shock on their faces, and their facial expressions became increasingly out of control.

They soon discovered that the soldiers of the red and white sides were not fighting in disorder like street gangsters.

Except for a few individuals such as Souji, Saito Ichi, and Serizawa Kamo, most of the soldiers carried out offense and defense in small teams.

Some people are responsible for the main attack, some are responsible for the auxiliary attack, and some are responsible for the cover...

It looks chaotic, but in fact the soldiers on all fronts are delivering the offensive in an orderly manner.

In addition to their combat literacy, Tokugawa Iemo and others were also deeply shocked by the fighting will of the soldiers downstairs.

Right at the forefront of the battle between the two sides, harsh scenes can be seen everywhere.

People who were knocked to the ground, people who accidentally broke their arms and legs, people with bleeding mouths and noses...

Both the red side and the white side were all fully engaged in the martial arts performance in front of them with full energy and enthusiasm.
To be continued...