Todo Heisuke smiled and waved his hand, said, "Yeah! It's settled! I won't forget it," and then led the team members away.

Suddenly, Mentaro seemed to have remembered something, suddenly changed into a serious tone, and called out to Toudo Heisuke loudly:

"Yes, yes, I almost forgot! Master Todo, you must be more careful these days!"

Todo Heisuke was stunned for a moment, stopped in his tracks, and turned half back.

"'Be careful'? What do you mean? Why do you say that?"

"I heard that there are some bold guys recently who want to take revenge on the Shinsengumi!"

Mentaro lowered his voice, assumed a posture like a storyteller, and continued with a nose and eyes:

"They hate the Shinsengumi, regard the Shinsengumi as a thorn in their side, and are determined to assassinate the Shinsengumi soldiers using the following dirty tricks!"

"So, you should be more careful in the future!"

“Don’t go to crowded places!”

“Don’t be alone!”

Todo Hei helped listen and smiled calmly:

"Old man, thank you for the reminder."

"I will report this to Mr. Tachibana later."

"How dare you bring up evil ideas on the Shinsengumi's head... Huh! Looks like it's time for another 'city-wide purge'."

Seeing Toudo Heisuke's calm face and no trace of fear in his cheeks, Mentaro couldn't help but ask:

"Master Todo, are you... not afraid?"

"Master Todo, you must not take my suggestions seriously!"

"It's easy to hide from open guns, but hard to guard against hidden arrows!"

"You are the captain of the Eighth Division of the Battery Squadron. If those scum are determined to retaliate against you, officers like you will definitely be regarded as their primary target!"

"You must be careful!"

Mentaro persuaded me earnestly.

However... Toudo Heisuke's facial expression remained the same.

"Old man, you misunderstood."

"I attach great importance to your suggestions and do not take them seriously."

"I just...have long taken life and death lightly."

"If I were afraid of death, I would never have joined Mr. Tachibana in the first place."

"Either slash or be killed - this is the world of swordsmen!"

"If someone wants to kill me, just let him come over!"

"I, Todo Heisuke, will accompany you to the end!"

Having said this, he stretched out his hand to hold the saber at his waist.

The metal blade reflected a dazzling light under the light.

Mentaro blinked in confusion, and then said seriously with admiration on his face:

"You are worthy of being the powerful 'Mr. Take the Lead' in Kyoto! Just a few words made my blood boil!"

"Now it seems that I was too timid!"

"Lord Todo, I wish you good luck in martial arts! Kill all the lawless traitors!"

Todo Heisuke nodded lightly.

"Well, I accept your good advice!"

After thanking the other party again, he led the team to leave majestically.

They continued to patrol Kyoto along the established route according to the original plan.

Unknowingly, they had arrived in a dark space.

There are rows of houses like city walls on both sides. No matter which direction you look, you can't see any light. It's like you are on an isolated island far away from the world.

The air was filled with a muggy smell, and the entire town seemed to be sinking into the bottom of a swamp, surrounded only by slimy darkness.

Even if you just stand still, you will sweat like rain.

Suddenly, an icy cold wind came.

The sleeves are swaying and the hem is fluttering.

The rest of the team were greedily enjoying the sudden cool breeze.

Only Toudou Heisuke... He frowned suddenly and his expression changed.

Although he couldn't tell why... dense goosebumps appeared on his skin.

At this moment, faint footsteps suddenly came from behind him, approaching from far away.

Along with the sound of footsteps, there were also questions that were neither sad nor happy:

"Captain of the Shinsengumi Battō Team 8th Division, Toudo Heisuke, right?"

At this moment, Toudo Heisuke turned back like a reflex.

While turning around, he lowered his body weight and reached for the saber at his waist with his right hand.

Looking closely - I saw a long and thin black shadow slowly walking out of Tsujiko on the side of the road, with her legs spread apart, standing in the middle of the street.

[Note·Tsujiko: A trail connecting two main roads.]

On his head, he wore a low-brimmed bamboo hat that covered his face. He wore no hakama on his lower body, only a thin brown yukata, and a pair of straw sandals on his big feet without socks.

Before Toudo Heisuke could speak, the man was minding his own business and said:

"Now, I want to execute Heavenly Punishment."

Instantly, the team members around Toudohei all had their faces downcast.

Without any instructions - clatter, clatter, clatter - there was a sound of footsteps, and the soldiers consciously changed their positions and formed a tight attack formation.

The shield hand is in the front, the spearman is in the middle, the sword hands are on both sides, and the captain is in the back - it is the Yuanyang Formation improved by Qingdeng!

Facts have proved that the Yuanyang Formation is indeed the most powerful formation for combating stragglers!

The reason why Qingdeng made the "Mandarin Duck Formation" a required training event for the Ba Dao Team was to enhance the team members' street fighting abilities.

There are advantages and disadvantages, there are main attacks and auxiliary attacks, both offense and defense... When ordinary people see this formation, they are probably timid before they fight!

Since taking over Kyoto, the Shinsengumi has used the mandarin duck formation to deal with the thugs, and it can be said that they have been invincible.

As long as this formation is set up, unless the opponent is a highly skilled person, the only outcome will be to be captured or killed!

However... facing the mandarin duck formation set up by the soldiers, the black shadow did not show any reaction. His shoulders relaxed and his hands naturally drooped, looking calm and calm.

"...Back off."

As soon as these words came out, the team members were stunned, and then they all looked at Toudou Heisuke in confusion.

"Everyone, stand down!"

Toudo Heisuke raised his voice.

As he stood forward, he drew his sword out of its sheath with a "choking" sound.

"This is not an opponent you can handle!"

Although it was just a glimpse, the "combat intuition" cultivated through bloody battles told him sternly: This person is very dangerous! He must not be taken lightly!

He stood in front of the team, holding the saber steady in his hand.

"Captain of the 8th Division of the Shinsengumi Batto Squadron"

"Beichen Yidao Style"

"Toudo Heisuke!"

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