June Ten Year Old Kameyama Castle Akechi Mitsuhide
Smoke that stands in the ground. I closed my eyes quietly in the smoky guards.
The clothes I wear are white. The dagger that cut off his business shines in front of him.
To finish everything... the preparedness was decided a long time ago.Yes... from the day it started.
Akechi Mitsuhide, Sakamoto Castle, May 1910
On a retrospective basis, two months ago, when I was appointed as a veteran at Anjo Castle, I lived a busy day.
Tokugawa Temple and Hojo Temple are allies of the Oda family.At present, in order to make the domination of the east a rock, the name of the Oda family will be abolished in a semi-life response.
So let's do what I can.
With all my heart, I kept working.
"Unity under Heaven"... I'm really about to end the turmoil.A long, merciful world...The world I imagined...
Impossible... I'm going to finish that sentence.I won't be long.I want to see the world of Taipei before my life runs out.
That was all I wanted.
― ― Don't even notice the desperate footsteps behind you.
On the evening of one day, Mae Kanbakujo and Takashi-sama came to Sakamoto Castle, the castle's residence.
Like the Duke who suddenly came, the family were in a great hurry, but it was fortunate that they managed to make a deal.
"In spite of the sudden visit, I've done so much.Shizukuishi is Oda Ieyasu's sole minister. "
"Haha! Thank you very much for your words, I'm so happy!!!
"Cheeks, cheeks. I'm satisfied!"
Her eyebrows narrowed slightly as she gently concealed her mouth with a fan.
Kujo-sama is the highest ranking of the Duke.In other words, it is no exaggeration to say that you are closest to the Emperor.
Such a person lacks such courtesy in words and deeds...In disrespect, such thoughts overwhelm my mind.
"So, what are your requirements today?"
"... I'm here today as a messenger to the Imperial Court"
"... to the left?"
Seeing that Kujo-sama had glanced at his surname, he immediately demanded payment.A requirement that no one should know without saying anything else.
I had a slightly unpleasant feeling, but I wouldn't be able to push back the messengers from the court.I lay down deeply and waited for the words of Kujo-sama.
Kill Nobunaga Oda.
The word was the beginning of everything.
"Ah, now... oh my God..."
I can't get around the rhythm well.Your whole body is sweating cold and your body trembles unintentionally.
What did Kujo-sama say now...?Did I tell you to kill the master? No way! I'm not mistaken...
Various speculations run around the brain, unconsciously trying to divert attention from reality.Such a shallow idea will be repainted shortly after this.
"Kill Nobunaga Oda.This is the general idea of the court.The Emperor is silent.We cannot abandon Nobunaga, who despises the Emperor. "
"If you don't, you're stupid! Master, I respect the Emperor more than anyone! I don't know how much you've done for the court! If you're Kujo-sama, you know that, don't you? Why do you talk like that!?
I stood up unintentionally and stopped to withdraw the words I had just said.Someone must have planned it! If you know how you feel, you will understand.... believe me.
However, my words did not reach Kujo-sama in vain.
"Killing Nobunaga Oda is a matter of decision."
"That's not true...!
Kujo-sama smiled unexpectedly at me.
"Nothing... you don't have to kill the Mandate, so I'm sorry.
"Eh...."
"At that time, I will take this story to Uesugi, Maori, Tokugawa... but to Mori Tsukamae.At that turn, I ordered Nobunaga Oda to be my morning-enemy....How many ministers will arrive at Nobunaga, who became an enemy in the morning? Next, I'm looking forward to seeing who betrays me.Ho ho... ho ho ho ho!
"Well, please wait! Please, only the mornings will be forgiven! Please have mercy! I don't know, what happened!!!
I rubbed my forehead against the tatami mat.I can't keep up with unexpected developments.I had no choice but to rely on the mercy of Master Kujo.
However, instead of responding, I have sharp pain on my forehead.While his vision was dyed with the blood flowing, only the fan that fell in front of his eyes and Kujo-sama who had a blackish expression appeared in his eyes.
"Then you can kill me!!! Kill Nobunaga Oda!!! Nobunaga wouldn't be alarmed if you were me! You can do it!!!
"... uhh... uhh... please don't give me time to think about it..."
The groaning moaning ran through the room and reached Master Kujo's ear.Kujo-sama approached me in the form of picking up a fan and murmured with a small voice.
"... I'm going back to Kyoto tomorrow.By then, please respond.... you don't have a choice.Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho. "
"... haha"
--What should I do...?
How long has it been since... after Kujo-sama left, I was unable to move in a collapsed state.
The dripping tears soaked in despair, and Sagamasuke, worried about me, came to the room.
"... excuse me.Sir, are you all right? Your complexion is not nice. Since you're already old, you can't do it anymore.
Left horseshoe floats with a gentle expression and supports his body.If Sagamasuke who had a hard time together... I thought so, I told him everything about Kujo-sama.
At first, the expression that was calm also changed as the conversation progressed, and at the end, the face turned pale.
"Well, no way... the court..."
I can feel my hands against my mouth.Zoumasuke, who understood the importance of the matter, asked me afraid.
"And how do you... intend to do it?"
"... I will follow the court's instructions..."
"Nah, what are you talking about!? I'm glad I'm going to kill you! You know what you're talking about!?
"I knew a hundred of them!!!!
He shook his left-handed horseback and raised his tear-mixing scream.Normally, Maasuke Left was scared to see what he would never see.
"with..."
"I don't want to kill you either!!! But if I don't kill him, he will be crushed as a morning-enemy! That's not enough! Morning enemies aren't the only ones! In the morning, all the hardships I've had become blisters.The world of Taipei is far away.Then you won't be rewarded too much..... "
The sight seeps with tears and tells everything in the swallowing.Master's true appearance...
"Sixth Heavenly Demon King, ruthless outrage... Many people think he's a powerful man without blood or tears, but that's not true! He cries every night for those he kills! I've never forgotten a single one!
"Such a master really wanted to create a world without war."I want to create a world of Taipei where no life will be taken unjustifiably"...As such, I was attracted.As friends with the same dream, we pursued Master's dream together. "
"That's why I have to kill you! I have to kill Master before he makes me an enemy in the morning! That's... my duty as a friend...!
Left Maasuke, who was listening silently, stopped by as he opened his eyes.Ah... have you noticed my sincerity...?
"Are you really going to die...?"
"The Oda family's honor will be preserved if strangely attacked after I killed you.Even with the loss of the master, there is a strange master and three wizards.He beats me up as a rebel and makes me aware of the rockiness of the Oda family under heaven.That was the best way!
"That's right... the court... yes! Curb the court! If you let me know about this, I'm sure you'll come with me!
"I can't... this is not Kujo-sama's decision.There must be another ally.I don't know if I can cook it over time, but I don't have time right now.... Besides, it's obvious that if you send troops to the court, they'll be your enemies in the morning.Now, let's fall at the end. Without the trust of the emperor... we cannot rule the world. "
"Uhh... uhhh... that's it... hallelujah"
Left horseback, squatting like he was exhausted, hid his face with both hands and shed tears.
"Your Highness! Your Highness! Are you going to be stigmatized as a bandit!? If you are a sinner, you will be seen with contempt by the people!? That's just... that's not very good... "
Place your hand gently on the shoulder of the broken left horse.
"Even if you and I are in the opposite position, you will make the same choices as me.It's a shared belief, because it's us who have the will.For the sake of Taipei under heaven, my readiness to become a human pillar was decided a long time ago. "
Close your eyes to reveal a glorious memory of you and your master.Those days, they won't come back.
Demonstrate determination with a single tear.
"I will kill you."
Then, from Kujo-sama on May 28th.Honnoji was informed of the plan to summon my lord.