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6 years of celebration (1601) July -
After breaking up with his former lord, Hideyoshi Uchita, Akashi asked him to return to Varignano in Nagasaki and work it out so that he could meet in person with Aquaviva, who is staying in Goa, East India.
At first it was a reluctant Valignano, but at the end it was to be pushed out by his passion, so that all the boards could have it, according to a letter to Aquaviva.
And now, all the boards were headed among the castle owners of Osaka Castle to make an offer to Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Its guide is Yukimura Maida.
The two go pale through the castle without any particular conversation.
At this time, they were the first two to face each other, but they were both not good at public speaking, and they didn't give a damn about silence, so they nodded that they didn't have a conversation.
But we were both somehow caught up in a strange feeling that we knew a long time before we met on this day. I don't feel like my soul and soul are bound by a strong bond.
It feels like a trusted companion to keep their backs together on the battlefield in a not-too-distant future…
Surrounded by such a strange feeling, the two of them came sometime before the castle owner.
"Well, it's in this room."
"Thank you for showing us around"
And when all Deng lowered his head lightly, Yukimura kept the smile he was carrying, and he also lowered his head.
Upon entering the room, some of its large rooms also appeared to be Mr. Horiuchi and Yoshiji Otani.
All the boards, who thought it was just one person altogether, couldn't hide the confusion, his eyes widened.
To that appearance,
"Oh! That's all the Akashi Palace, the Lord said of His Father!?
I'll see you first.
That's Mr. Horiuchi!
Let's support you, Father!
and Mr. Goodness, with the same bear-like mustache, greeted all the boards with a smile in a lavish tone.
"Nice to meet you.
But I wonder who your father is… "
"Gahaha!! Speaking of Father, there will only be one!!
"Ha...?
And he turned his gaze toward Yoshiji beside him, who also only laughed bitterly, and did not give the answer to all the boards.
... and there the boy's brilliance came into the room to somehow swell his cheeks and run.
And when the castle lord, who is a step higher, sits on his seat, somewhat hips, opening first, against the good,
"Here! Lord Shisan! So don't call me 'Dad' or anything!
There's no way that I, only eight years old, would have a murderous, painful man like you in my son!
And protested out loud.
"Gahaha! Father! I guess it's not even a bad idea to say that!?
I know what you're doing!
And Mr. Good laughed off without such an excellent protest or anything.
"Not at all... your Lord is a tough man..."
And when Hideyoshi sighed as small as he had given up, he now turned to all the climbers.
To the exchange between Hideyoshi and Mr. Goodness, it was all the way up, which was somewhat barometric, but in the wake of that Hideyoshi turned to his front, he tightened his mind and corrected his posture.
"Well done! All aboard! After a long time of not looking at it, do you feel like you've missed something because of your mind!?
"This is a waste of words..."
"Hmm, well, that serious stubbornness doesn't change.
Well, I'm asking you something.
Come on, tell me. "
and Hideyoshi urged all boards to make their demands in the same bright tone as usual.
"Ha! Okay, I'll say it.
It's about gathering researchers at Toyoku School, but I have one ritual I'd like to ask you to do!
"Hmm, what?
All the boards breathe heavily there once.
And told him to be ready.
"We are at the limit of gathering researchers, can you forgive us for not making it to the godless moon (October)!?
So I turn off the conversation again and confirm my excellent reaction.
Is the excellence going to be listened to until the end… he seemed to be waiting for the continuation of the words of all the boards, with a serious face and without uttering a word?
For this reason, all boards continued.
And so he went off to Goa in East India after this and told the Jesuit General to meet in person to negotiate so that members of the Jesuits would be recognized as researchers.
All the boards lowering their heads deeply when I finish saying it.
Hideyoshi spoke to him like that.
"Keep your head up, all boards"
Slowly raising his head, All Deng stared at Hideyoshi's face. Hideyoshi's eyes are as clear as they were when he came into the room.
And Hideyoshi continued.
"The request of all the palaces… do take it!
Do it until the Lord is convinced!
To the words of excellence, the colour of joy is added to the faces of all the boards.
"Thank you. I'm happy!
"Except!!
And Hideyoshi said to all the boards, who bowed their heads again, to put a nail to it.
The faces of all the boards are slightly cloudy.
"Except… why…"
"Let us not forget that the people tired of the world of war are eager for the return and fruition of their Lord.
I feel like the Lord is happy at last, but I don't want to spend too much time on it.
Good!?
"Ha! I did!
And, All Deng replied forcefully.
If it is to be excellence, we should want to start research at the university as soon as possible to advance governance to enrich the lives of the people.
But he left the full powers of researcher gathering to all the boards, and he chose to wait patiently for his return.
Still, Hideyoshi didn't think he could wait long for that return. That's because he... knew that the time left in this Osaka Castle was short.
"Then there's another..."
And Hideyoshi, clouding his words, sees all the boards and brings them together.
"One more thing... why...?
Now when Hideyoshi invested in his belly as he was more prepared, he gave instructions at once.
"Cho, bring home the chocolate!!
"A little clean?
"Yeah! Chocolate for short!
But be careful! Chocolate in this day and age is a drink! I mean, it's not solid, so you can't take it home like a Competitor!
So scout Chocolatier as a researcher, cocoa, and lots of sugar... yes, chocolate is essential for milk, so bring back dairy cows too... "
He stares at Bella Bella as she opens her mouth to excellence in speaking with her spit.
Then Mr. Good laughed so loudly that he blocked Hideyoshi's words.
"Gahaha! Father! I don't know why. Even if you're ordered to do it with words, come on!
"Guru... still..."
and excellence in dropping shoulders...
But then again, Hideyoshi strained his chest.
"But don't worry! I've been trying to write a book about that earlier!
I just learned it!
and handed a single book to all the boards.
All the boards that finally received the book.
He looked as strange as ever.
"... By the way, this book was prepared in advance..."
The excellent face of excellence solidifies perfectly.
"Hmm...? Hey, what's up?
"Did you know that it offers to leave the country...?
………
………
Silence that lasts for a while...
It was Yoshiji who broke it.
"Lord Akashi... I apologize for my silence"
"Yes, no... but why...?
Mr. Sun replied with a laugh to the enquiry of all the boards.
"Gahaha! Well, my father wants you to know how determined Akashi is!
"Master Hideyoshi..."
And, All Deng sees Hideyoshi.
As Hideyoshi gave up... no, you reopened it, one looks bad, I said it in a small voice.
"... I wanted to see your eyes..."
"Eyes..."
"I'm still young. If you can arrange beautiful words, you'll be worried about them right away, and if you can arrange the most plausible words, you'll be convinced."
So when I cut the conversation, Hideyoshi put a lot of effort into those eyes. All boards are drawn to their eyes.
"But... how much will the words tell them?
Something the person really wants to tell you there...
How well can you convey passion, determination, love, loyalty, and friendship?
As Toyotomi Hideyoshi, I was painfully aware of it by sitting in this castle owner's seat.
Words can be decorated. As much.
But I can't decorate my eyes.
I realized that when I first saw Tokugawachi's eyes. "
All the boards breathe.
To him like that, Hideyoshi once again gave him a smile.
"All aboard. Your Lord's eyes are beautiful. And strong.
If you have those eyes, there will always be happiness ahead of you.
When the great gospel awaits, let me assure Hideyoshi Toyotomi. "
All the boards lowered their heads deeply.
"Thank you..."
Hideyoshi continues.
"In fact, the other day, a messenger from Tokugawachi Prefecture came to hear that all the temples wanted to go abroad."
"The Imperial Palace... why..."
"Whatever, Lord Uchita Hideya, I've decided to ask you a few wishes."
All the boards look up unexpectedly.
"Master Hideya...!?
"She came to Fushimi Castle by herself with anything, bowed her head to Tokugawa Uchi and wished for this. He's a great sinner, so don't let him get caught and take his life."
A glimmer of tears flows from the eyes of all the boards.
He couldn't speak any more words.
"But there's one problem...
The Tokugawachi Prefecture even admitted to leaving the country and using Nagasaki's harbour for this purpose, but it did not admit to using merchant and missionary ships... "
"Oh no..."
The faces of all the boards are cloudy.
But Hideyoshi said, as if nothing like that had happened, it was out of the blue.
"That's why I decided to make it. The ship."
"What..."
"My lord in the inner province... it must be looking for the Toyotomi scattering...
But here's one. I'm going to build a ship that's going to drain the lives of those who see it!
When Hideyoshi said so, Mr. Good succeeded him.
"Gahaha! That's why we were called!
Plus, the Sakami traders and the missionaries familiar with the ship are supposed to help!
To that word, now Yoshiji connects with a smile.
"Yeah, the big, delightful lady you said Lord Organtino was speaking to you.
Everyone says, "If it's for Joan," we'd be happy to help. "
"Oh my..."
And then Hideyoshi said.
"From the Toyotomi School, the Sou-yong Hall selects doctors and those who begin the Abacus, and is to accompany you to the Lord.
In addition, Kumamoto's Lord Kiyoshi will deliver rice and water to your Lord's ship.
And it seems that Lord Rushui has arranged various things for us to worship at any time, but I'm not sure about that at all, so please ask me directly later. "
"Ladies and gentlemen... thank you... for someone like that..."
"Look, all boards. Your Lord has moved so many hearts.
With those eyes.
So I want you to be confident and fulfill your mission in an exotic country. Okay? "
When there was more strength in the eyes of Hideyoshi, all Deng also gave strength to his eyes to respond to it, and answered.
"Ha!"
"Ok! Then let's leave be godless moon! Get ready by then!
"Yes!"
"Leave it to me!
"Ha!"
And when they each replied out loud, they all grabbed their fists hard and tried to walk away from the spot.
But Hideyoshi speaks to all the boards as if to water them.
"All aboard! Only the Lord will remain here!
There's still something left to do. "
All the boards lowering their raised hips again look strange.
Then, as it is replaced, Hideyoshi stands up and leaves all boards trying to get out of the room.
"Dear Hideyoshi!? What the hell is this all about!?
Then with his back turned, Hideyoshi replied.
"I told you… that I could decorate as many words as I wanted.
It's important to look directly into those eyes... "
All boards that still haven't grasped the situation at all.
"Yes..."
"Lord... just send me a letter and I won't tell you that I've forgotten something."
The words of excellence turned all the way into a stiff look.
"Ma... no way..."
And Hideyoshi called out loud to the people outside.
"You can come in!
To respond to that voice, when you do, you can open it.
From there...
"... Father...!
And one girl pops up.
"Regina!!
All Deng hugged the girl.
The girl was Akashi Regina, daughter of Akashi All Deng, and following her, all of his family came into the room.
Long time family reunion...
That was actually the first family reunion in over six months.
Hideyoshi, who made a glimpse of the situation and gave a satisfied look, gently tried to leave the room.
When all Deng thanked him loudly for that outstanding request, he uttered a word of gratitude as his family bowed their heads to excellence, not just all Deng.
Hideyoshi tried to hide his embarrassment and disappeared outside the room, taking them on his back.
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The next day...
Everyone, including Akashi, left Osaka Castle to prepare for their journey.
But of course, Toyotomi Hideyoshi was still in the castle on this day, encouraging rigorous archery by Princess Kofi.
This day was the archdeacon of the sword, and when he finally finished it after noon, Hideyoshi was resting with Reisei Kimura, in the corner of the archdeacon, to snuggle through the midsummer heat.
"But that ghost... don't be too strong, as I still don't think he's hungry..."
"Dear Hideyoshi! If I find out that I said ghosts or something like that again, what would it look like..."
"Mmm... it was. It's just words and other decorations, but if it's someone you can't even joke about, you're in real trouble."
That's how I talk to you.
"Excellence. Well!!
And I had a bright voice that I could play.
"Whew! A thousand!?
Akashi Regina and Chihime, who had never shown their faces to the auditorium, arrived.
Hideyoshi asks them with a look of surprise.
"What have you come to do? No way we're ghosts... no, you've come to see the Lord Kofi hurt you a little funny?
Regina replied with a short, unchallenged voice to the loathsome words of excellence.
"... no"
Chihime beside Regina told her to swell her cheeks and protest excellently.
"Mmmm! I thought Hideyoshi was sweating, and Thousand and Regina brought hand wipes. No!
Master Hideyoshi... "
"No way... this development...
Wait, a thousand! I'm sorry! I apologize, I need you to untie that hardened fist!
and Regina approached me right in front of her, relying desperately on apologizing with a sweat on her forehead.
"... yesterday, thanks"
And I offered him a hand wipe.
Hideyoshi was suddenly confused.
"Ooh. Well, it was a corner opportunity. More than anything if you're happy."
And, as he made a blindfold, when he received it, he wiped his face with gossip.
Then Regina put her face even closer...
Oh my...
I gently mouthed Hideyoshi's cheek.
Excellence in consolidating, with no understanding of what happened.
Thousands of princesses, the surroundings are all solidified.
In the meantime, the faceless Regina of all times by herself, once again told in a small voice with no discouragement.
"... because words are decorations..."
And...
When I thought I had a glowing smile that I had never shown before, I left the auditorium alone.
Hideyoshi sees Regina smile and dyes her face bright red.
Seeing that excellence, Chihime blushed in a different way...
He's squeezing his sizzling, trembling fist as hard as iron.
"Hideyoshi... why are you blushing so happily...?
to the atmosphere of an unsatisfactory thousand princesses, Hideyoshi finally returned to me,
"Yay! Wait, a thousand! This isn't it! No, it's not!
And, I'm desperately denying something, but I'm no longer going to stop the moving gear.
"I can't believe Hideyoshi... I can't believe Hideyoshi..."
"Wait! Wait. Yeah!
And...
"I can't believe you don't like Hideyoshi!!
One year old and harder, the iron fist was pretended out, drawing a beautiful straight line toward Hideyoshi's jaw.