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Celebrating 11 years (1606) March 2 -

Having completed my first "bureaucratic meeting" at the school in Kyo, I decided to return to Osaka Castle, along with Yukimura Maida, Princess Kofi, Hiroshi Gui, and All Akashi Deng.

on the boat.

Princess Kofi asked me, wondering.

"Hey, I want to ask you one thing, why didn't you order anything from the strawberries when you made all those decisions?

Yes, as her question suggests, nothing was ordered of Princess Kofi, Yukimura and all three of them. There were reasons for this.

And I told him that honestly.

"Lord Kofi and the others have something to do at Osaka Castle."

"What...? What's that?"

And I answered with a big sigh.

"Ha... conference and persuasion..."

"What's that?

"Well, go and you'll see"

Speaking to divulge it, I took my eyes off Princess Kofi, who had an even more daunting look, and turned my gaze in the direction of the boat.

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Celebrating 11 years (1606) March 3 -

When the spring morning sun finally showed its face in the sky. I used to work in the morning routine of swinging swords the same day.

Waving a wooden knife indifferently, he was talked to with a sharp voice from behind.

"Hey, aren't you disturbed enough?

Turning around, there's Princess Kofi.

I stopped shaking and lowered my head gently.

"Good morning. Lord Kofi."

"Oh, good morning. But what's with the sword muscle now?

That doesn't make you a frightened person. "

"Ha... this is tough..."

If you're worried about anything, let me know.

And Princess Kofi asks in a gentle tone, but I shook my neck to the side and answered.

"No... it's not that I'm worried..."

"Well... well, not too many things to think about.

If you have any problems, we'll talk to you soon. "

"Thank you. Let me do that."

And when I bowed my head, Princess Kofi followed the scene so as to hide some embarrassment.

"The sword is disturbed... or..."

I hold the sword again. And I started barebacking again.

I feel really weighed down in the fight against the "within" that I'm going to have to face. Still, I don't have time to stop.

"Yep!!

and a temperamental gesture.

"Ok!"

I felt like I was finally able to shake something off, so I finished my morning audition with this one.

A reputation in Osaka Castle is scheduled to open today.

That was the beginning of the "inner" battle.

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Same day, after noon. Between the castle owners of Osaka Castle, a reputation was about to begin.

Of course I, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, sat in the castle owner's seat, and next to it sat his mother, the starling temple.

And in the Toyotomi family's words, the "heavy ministers" lined up.

I'll take a look at it from the top.

Most uppermost, Nobuo Oda, the cousin of the temple of Yodo.

Next, Uncle of the Temple, Oda Lao Dogsai.

Yurakusai Oda, Uncle of the Temple of Amura.

Yoshien's cousin, Ashikata Oda.

Heavy minister of the Toyotomi family from the previous generation of Hideyoshi Taipei, Nittori and Yuan.

Governor Ono, son of Sir Ozo, Nanny of the Temple of Amura.

The governor's brother, Jiji Ono.

Their mother, Sir Ozo.

And finally, near me, Yukimura Maida.

If you look at it like this, it hurts to know that Mother Temple has been desperately gathering talent to protect me. Such a mother's affection was filled with feelings that she could not lift her head.

But...

I was going to change this view today.

The reason for this was obvious if you look at the reputation that is about to begin.

Even this day, the topic began with "Responding to the Tokugawa Family".

It should be noted that Hideyoshi Tokugawa was entrusted to General Tsukiya in the previous year, so as to match it, I assumed the post of Minister of the Right, but as a messenger for the celebration of my inauguration, Zhonghui Matsuhei, son of Jiayang Tokugawa, visited Osaka Castle.

In response, Tokugawa Jiayang asked me to visit Jiayang at Nijojojo Castle in Kyokawa as a tribute to him and as a celebration of Tokugawa Hideo's inauguration.

This is nothing more than "Toyotomi is moved by Tokugawa's intentions", i.e. because he wants to make the fact that "Toyotomi is subordinate to Tokugawa".

This has been sporadically discussed in this Osaka Castle reputation since last year, but it did not show any cohesion at all.

"We've discussed this many times before, but it's time to make a decision."

And it was Yurakusai Oda who cut out the story. He is the uncle of the temple and once, as an asylum, has gained immense trust from her.

He said that in a relaxed tone, with such a gentle expression that he represented his serene personality as it was.

But...

- You can't hide it. It's cunning...

And I turned a chilling gaze at the cloudy light behind those eyes, but of course I didn't stop worrying about my gaze. More than that, he has no interest in me.

That would be it, too. Because almost everyone on this occasion would think, "Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is just the decorative winner on this occasion".

And in order to live up to their "expectations," I've been playing "The Lord, who knows nothing about politics".

In other words, no matter what is discussed in the context of the evaluation, if I have nothing to say, I have nothing to show even interest in.

Once you know that, it's only natural that no one should be interested in my reaction.

But it was all my idea.

Ichimen Oda has entered and left Osaka Castle frequently since May of the previous year, i.e. since Hideyoshi Tokugawa became a general. From that time onwards, Mother Dotaro increased her vigilance towards Tokugawa, inviting the relatives at her request, but she would not have imagined that they would go through with Tokugawa.

The temple is bright and very clever. But when it comes to me, I can't deny the verse that makes me so blind.

It was also clear that it was all "to protect my son" that invited Ichimen Oda in, and some of them… No, I thought maybe they didn't even think the dew was breathing Tokugawa.

In other words, I've been watching my reputation as a bystander for the past year to see who's on my side and who's the enemy.

Now, when the person with the reputation uttered the edge in a word of Yurakusai, Oda Lao Dogsai, the brother of Yurakusai and uncle of the temple, opened his mouth.

"Anyway, we have to proceed peacefully so that there is no crack running between Toyotomi and Tokugawa.

If so, this place will also be Lord Hideyoshi's stepfather, as Lord Jia Kang said, should he go to Nijo Castle... "

This one, like Yurakusai, spoke in a calm tone to persuade him.

I don't know how that works.

- This one really seems to hope to strengthen the relationship between Toyotomi and Tokugawa... but its color that can't hide fear somewhere... the breath of Tokugawa is still on...

And I thought as I looked into his eyes.

... and a great deal of anger sounded there.

"I disagree!! This could be a declaration of war from Tokugawa!! Reject categorically, fight one battle and show the power of the Toyotomi!!

That's what I said, Jiji Ono. He's my uncle, Gideo Ono. Ji De's dangerously linear character may be strongly influenced by this uncle.

- The so-called extremists... I don't know if I want to fight or think about Toyotomi right now.

While I thought so, I continued to hear voices filled with youthful passions.

"That is the servant opposite!! It was Tokugawa who thanked Toyotomi for his service. Keep it off the path of people, such as now and taking the opposite!!

It was Ask Manager Oda who spoke with his face red and his fists stiffened. He's the son of Yurakusai, the one who hits his cousin in the temple.

- He's the only one who keeps coming up against me from Ichimen Oda... but I can see a shadow in his eyes today...

Purely from the director of the request so far, the defiance of Tokugawa was manifested in its eyes, but today its appearance was slightly different.

I glanced at his father, Yurakusai, and Yurakusai stared at his son and loosened his mouth slightly.

- I see... you know what...

And I thought of the cause of the shadow in the assistant manager's eyes, and I sighed heavily, "Huh..."

Without looking at me like that or anyone else, this time Sir Ozo whispered something in his ear to his son, Governor Ono.

And shortly afterwards, the governor spoke in a weak voice at his lack of confidence.

"I think Hideyoshi will go to Nijo Castle to meet Lord Tokugawa."

In the words of the chief governor, his brother, Jiu-kun, stares at him.

"Brother, can you tell this strange brother what that 'muscle' and what it means?"

He was the chief governor, who looked into his eyes and blued his face, but their mother, Sir Ozo, must have struck his ear again at his brother's chief.

And shortly afterwards, the governor said again in a terrible tone.

"When Hideyoshi took office as Minister of the Right, Lord Chunghui Matsuhei, son of Jiayang Tokugawa and uncle of Hideyoshi, came to Osaka Castle, so it is only natural that Hideyoshi should now be headed to Nijo Castle as a thankless Toyotomi.

There is no need to have ears to listen to such nonsense as obedience.

Such as my grandfather's grandson, who couldn't keep his word... no, I never heard of him. "

When he finished saying that, the governor confirmed Sir Ozo's fearful expression.

Its Lord Ozo stares forward only with a clear face, not changing his expression at all, as if he were Nobu.

- This parent/child... is surprisingly annoying... something you can say for yourself...

The elder brother, Sir Ozo's puppet, and his younger brother, Jiu-kun, are radicals like a heap of anti-bone spirit...

But from those eyes, I can't feel the cloudiness I feel from the Oda family. That is, they will not yet have the breath of Tokugawa.

But Sir Ozo...

I can't tell you how unique I feel from this guy.

I've never seen this person speak with a reputation before. Still, because the castle ladies are afraid of being the "ghost nanny of Osaka Castle One," that doesn't mean they don't usually talk at all.

If you do touch the inquiry, that's what he looks like to lighten up. Simply put, it's a scary face.

- Sir Ozo's samurai, etc. is too scary to work for me...

And I thought I didn't want to.

and that's when Yurakusai opened his mouth to take the rudder.

"Shall I also listen to these other people, then? First of all, Lord Kirikitori. Lord Kirikitori, how would you like to consider this matter?"

I sweated on my forehead for the sudden conversation and the original answered Yurakusai with a voice trembling nervously as I muddled that sweat.

"Well, I was wondering if we should consider this matter a little more carefully…"

- It's not obvious, postponing the problem... not favoring the collision, but the original idea.

"I see... I understand. Now let's ask Lord Nobuo."

And Yurasai relayed his story to Nobuo Oda, who was also the most sequential of the Oda family, as if he had not even intended to hear it from the beginning, such as his original opinion.

The Nobuo replied with a blurry look on his face, not knowing what he was thinking.

"In order to avoid all kinds of troubles, Lord Hideyoshi should go to see Lord Tokugawa. Nothing is difficult."

Together with that statement, I quieted down.

That should be it, too.

He simply said that Toyotomi should follow Tokugawa in order to avoid trouble.

- Why did you bring this person here... too shallow and stupid...

And I was frankly feeling that way.

Yurasai then spoke to Yukimura Maida, who had expressed his opposition without giving him a glimpse at the end of the day.

"Please, sir. Haven't we had an argument before? This is one place, think of the Toyotomi Antai, and turn your opinion to the Lord."

"Ku... ok... I can't help it if it's for the rich..."

And, to Yurakusai's persuasion, the commissioning director flipped that opinion in disdain.

But...

- Hmm, white. Since the beginning of this conversation, Yurasai would have turned his son away, as one member of the Oda family opposed him.

If the Oda family came together and became "Subordinate to Tokugawa," they would suspect an insider.

In anticipation of the time, if the commissioning manager turns his opinions over, the Oda family's opinions are unanimous as a result. And later...

Sir Ozo opened his heavy mouth, as if he had foreseen my thoughts like that.

"The cure. You see. If the Lord says anything more, I will not forgive you."

To Sir Ozo's oppression, which can also be taken as such a threat, Jiu-kun, who until earlier had all his fangs bitten, suddenly growed up and shrunk like the cat he had borrowed.

- Don't be afraid... Sir Ozo...

Yes, while I was cooling my liver, Yurakusai, with a smiling expression, turned to the temple in a slow tone, as usual.

"Starch. Now we finally have a shared opinion.

Hey, I couldn't quite decide because of the importance, but I'm very happy to finally have my opinion together.

Now let's say, 'Hideyoshi wants to visit Nijo Castle and meet the Jiayang Palace'.

At last… "

Yes, Yurakusai just took the liberty of proceeding with the conversation.

"Wait, uncle."

and controlled the words of Yurakusai, with the starch remaining a serene expression as usual.

"Yes? What can I do for you? No more about this..."

"We don't want Hideyoshi's opinion. You may not decide to take care of your home without asking your Lord."

In the words of his temple, Yurakusai's face floated bitterly, only for a moment. But in that next moment, he was turning again into a gentle face.

"Hey, excuse me for this. That's true."

If you try Yurakusai, you'll be convinced that asking me for my opinion in the dark won't bring anything out.

I drank the starch's request lightly.

"Hehe, you just have to know. Okay, let's have a dinner with Hideyoshi.

What do you think of Hideyoshi on this matter?

Yes, the starling temple that asked me turned to me with a smile on her face.

When I took that gaze, I nodded forcefully.

As a matter of fact, this previous gesture was as it was in the meeting with the Temple of the Starch last night.

And...

Finally...

The time has come.

It's time to destroy this rotten reputation that leads Osaka Castle to its demise!!