May 10th, Tensho, Hino Castle, Tadasaburo Kasuo
It was the early morning when the sun began to rise, and the expedition that came from Anjo Castle began.
That day, I was working on my spear training at the garden tip.The fact that Katsuzo, who is not very old, made martial arts in the previous battle for Takeda and quickly climbed up to the lord of Wakasa.
I was so glad to know his efforts! When I get my reward, I cry and I'm happy!
But I have to work harder than that! ... that kind of feeling really stimulated my chest.I can't lose either! I don't want to be left like this!
― ― I want to be a good opponent of Katsuzo.
With that kind of dedication, I was working hard every day.
After that, my father, who had changed his blood phase, rushed to me.Normally, I feel a terrible chest disturbance when I don't show my generous father.
"Tadasaburo! Come here! Come here!
"What? Eh, Father!?
Father grabbed my confused right hand and dragged it to Father's private room at a glance, asking around and closing the door.
"Hah... hah... Father! What the hell is going on!?
After finally releasing my right hand, I approached to inquire about my father's behavior, and there was a sad expression on his face.
"Chi, Father?
"Last night, Akechi-sama attacked me while I was staying at Honnoji Temple.Master managed to escape, but he is seriously injured.At present, they are hiding with Lieutenant General Gifu at Nijo Castle. "
"...?!? Akechi-sama rebelled against the plan!?
Your body unexpectedly flutters with the information your father tells you.It would be easier if you fell down like this.
But I have a great favor to give back to you! It's all thanks to you that I met my beloved wife and the Gamo family grew up!
--Now, if you don't show loyalty here, where will you show it?! I lived a shameless life in the name of this "Tadasaburo"!!!
Has such determination turned into power?Now, that's what I'm supposed to do, running around in my head.
"Rescue of the master and Lieutenant General Gifu at Nijo Castle.That's what we're supposed to do... "
My father moved his right eyebrow in surprise for a moment because I gave him the answer first, but he nodded immediately with satisfaction.
"Mmm, that's right.Things contend for a moment.Even now, we have to send them to Nijo Castle.Fortunately, we're supposed to have a thousand soldiers join us from Anjo Castle. "
With reinforcements from Anjo Castle, that's a thousand two hundred...Too small to confront the 10,000 wise troops.
If so, you can read the roles we are required to play.
"We will focus only on the rescue of our superiors and Lieutenant General Gifu, and we will quickly withdraw to Anjo Castle so as not to confront the wise army."
"Mmm, well done.Listen, you only think about Master and Lieutenant General Gifu.No matter who dies on the way, never stop!!!
"......! Yes, sir!
I think later... I'm sure my father saw that future...
After that, we set out from Hino Castle, and entered the capital around the time of Matsumi.There was a sight that was far from the capital that I knew.
"Is there... no one here...?
Even if you look around, you can't find a single child, and there is a lonely air like ruins, unconsciously cold sweat.
Normally, I would say this time is full of people along the road, showing a vibrant, metropolitan appearance... what the hell...
Suddenly a shock runs through your head as you stand still.Turning to something, he saw his father trembling with his fist.
"Fool! I wanted to forget my duty!
My father's anger stimulated the tympanic membrane, which helped me return to sanity.That's right... I can't afford to worry about the state of Kyoto right now.Immediately, but as a matter of priority, we need to get to Nijo Castle!
"But I'm sorry."
"Phew... you should know.Everybody, listen up! It will soon come to Mitsuhide Akechi's ears that he and others have entered the capital.From here on out, it's a game of time.Those who are late will be relentlessly left behind... good!
Thank you!
Head for Nijo Castle at the earliest distance with your father in mind.
Ahh... please, make it in time!
I kept running without even taking a break, and I finally saw Nijo Castle.When I asked around, there was no sign that the battle was starting, and I stroked down my chest without noticing how secretly I stood.
And our party rushed straight to the gatekeeper.
"If! It's in Kanao, where you've come from Hino Castle! I want you to come through!
"Hey, wait a minute!
One of the gatekeepers rushed inside as we appeared.Without time, I was unexpectedly driven by a sense of impatience, desperately suppressing frustration.
If Akechi's army were close, what would they do?! Such thoughts rush around the back of my head.From the gatekeepers, I'm only doing my job...
I can't afford to lose sight of the obvious.If it wasn't for half an hour, why would he give it to me?
However, my concern seemed to have been a worrying one, and soon an old man appeared.
"Ah... Kayo-dan.You came to rescue me.Sincerely. "
"Murai Hall! How are you?
I finally found out who the old man was by the way I embraced him and shared the joy.
Yoshihei Murai... Hitoshi, who received a great deal of trust from his superiors, served as the head of the Kyoto office.But now he's badly beaten and has turned into a painful figure.
"Yoshihei Hall...."
"Oh... this is Tadasaburo! Be a good boy! You ran for me, too."[incomprehensible]
I accidentally lost sight of Murai Temple, which was holding my hand happily.... those hands were too thin...
"No... better yet, Master?
"... let me show you around."
Murai answered with his face down, and guided him inside with a heavy step.
As he progressed with a little chest noise, he was guided to one of the rooms.When I opened my mouth with trembling hands, I saw myself lying on the floor.
"Master!!!
When I rushed in haste, I could see that I was breathing slightly but firmly.
Master is alive Just that, tears overflowing from his eyes wet the tatami mats.
"Welcome... Tadasaburo"
Sitting down weeping, I was suddenly called out.When I turned to my voice in surprise, I saw Lieutenant General Gifu approaching and panicked.
"This is Lieutenant General Gifu! Sorry for the late greeting! Tadasaburo Kasuo, you're here!
"Hahahaha! That's how hard it gets.Well done, you're here! That's great!
"Haha!
In this situation, you look as carefree as ever.I stroked my chest down to look healthier than I thought.
"I'm sorry to come earlier, but I have to leave Nijo Castle immediately.Can you help me?
"Of course it is! Even if I change into this body, I will deliver you and Lieutenant General Gifu safely to Anjo Castle!!!
Hmm, I'm counting on you.
"Haha!
I will definitely try to save this one! The footsteps of the Reaper approached me with such determination.
"Excuse me!
He spoke of the dawn of despair when a small surname rushed into the room with a bloodthirsty look.
"The wise army is coming! Please don't run away!