Mitsunobu Nagasaka, Echigo, May 1911
Around this time of the day, when it became a hot day outside the season, Hayashi was travelling with thirty of his men to Kasuga Mountain Castle, Echigokuni, a residential castle in Uesugi.
Turning to the side, you can see Yohachiro Hiraishi who is nervous or has a strong face.
The minister is still a serious man, so he is still biting down on the importance of his responsibilities. That's a good idea.
But if you're nervous like this, you can't do anything.Yohachiro slapped him hard on the shoulder.
"This is it! What are you gonna do with that face now? Then you can't move when it's time to go! It's not important to be nervous, but excessive tension just binds your body! Don't make me so strong! "
"Ha, ha! I'm sorry!"
You were surprised by the sudden slap on the shoulder, Yohachiro shouted with his back stretched out.Even more nervous than before, I smiled unexpectedly.
Holy shit... what's the matter with you...?
I wonder if Yohachiro's tension has shifted. Others are also strengthening their faces, and the atmosphere that stings their skin is enveloping the line.
With this, you won't be able to give half of your natural strength.If we keep going, we could lose our lives when we meet the raid.
Somewhere, I have to relieve this tension...
Looking around with such thoughts in mind, I saw a teahouse on the other side of the road.Relaxing her cheeks to a convenient development, she complains with a purposeful tired voice.
"Hah... but this heat makes my body heavy ~ I want you to work a little harder on an old bone over 70 years old ~"
Looking sideways with a sigh of sigh, Yohachiro panicked around and pointed at the teahouse when he found it.
"Excuse me. Dear Kaiyosai,Let's rest for a while at the teahouse that looks over there. "
Smiling slowly at the expected answers, he proceeds with a light step to avoid making Sole understand.
"That's right, let's sweeten it up.Now, everyone. Yohachiro is going to buy me a drink, so it's good to keep up the wisdom. "
Eh!?
Yohachiro gazed at me with his eyes open and laughed teasely.
I'm not kidding.
"Hah, hah...?"
"Fufufu... ahahahahaha!"
The servants smiled at Yohachiro, who leaned his neck in confusion, and watched the exchange between him and others.There was a line there with a little less air than before.
Then, I could rest my feet at the teahouse for a while.If you look closely, everyone will like tea, eat dumplings, and feel comfortable.
However, seeing the shadow of such a smile, the traces of thinness and fatigue were hidden, I realized that "I was right to take a break here."
Looking at such a state of affairs, he put tea in his mouth.
This heat is not the only cause of fatigue.The importance of the mission imposed on me was the shackle that bound my body without knowing it.
I will safely escort Princess Ju to Kofi Nation.
That is the mission imposed on the people.
Princess Ju was married to Kamikaze Uesugi four years ago.A marriage alliance between Lord Kenshin and the Uesugi family that was not conceivable at the time of Shingen-sama's death a long time ago.
At that time, the controversy at the Uesugi family and the relationship between the Oda family and the Hojo family were a complex combination that was established.
Princess Ju and Uesugi Kaiseki are close.Though not yet blessed with the treasure, it was thought that it was only a matter of time before the children were given from the friendship between the two.
Therefore, there was no one to cut them apart, and no one thought of dissociation.
... but the situation has changed.
The Takeda family was defeated after a battle with the Oda family, and is now in a position to defer to the Oda family's current lord, Mori-sama Omi.As a result, the Uesugi family hostile to the Oda family became enemies.
Unexpectedly, the hand holding the water swallows the force, and his face shakes loosely as it appears on the water.The ripple appeared to represent the inside of her chest...
It is not so unusual for those who were allies until yesterday to become enemies in this turmoil.I've fought each other on the battlefield with my own hands.
In particular, marriage alliances and the like can only outperform each other on the spot.Everything can easily change depending on the circumstances.
I think it's ruthless, but that's what chaos is all about.Above all, we must act for your house.It was inevitable that young people would interact with the Uesugi family in accordance with the wishes of the Oda family as early as possible.
But when I think of Princess Ju, my chest hurts.I've been watching Shingen-sama since she was a baby.She was a child who was more gentle and cheerful than anyone else and had a floral smile.
But Princess Ju is no ordinary child.The daughter of the samurai... even Shingen-sama's daughter is a normal daughter.My heart is not so strong either.I'm sure you're deeply saddened by the separation from Kamikaze Uesugi.
There is nothing wrong with Princess Ju this time.Nevertheless, we were separated at our own discretion and forced to return to Kai Country.The sorrow is impossible to measure in the end.
... I don't mean to be disrespectful, but she thinks of Princess Ju as her real daughter.I don't want to see Princess Ju grieve.However, the wound cannot be healed.
If you think about Princess Ju's feelings, there will be a way to stay in Kasuga Mountain Castle.But the Uesugi family will definitely perish.In fact... I could never forgive the Takeda family that Princess Ju would end up with Kamikaze Uesugi...
Ultimately, there is no way to stop this situation in Tsubaki, a referral of the family minister.No matter how much you mourn Princess Ju's situation, you can't change her fate.
I am deeply disgusted by such an indecency to myself.
But there are times when you can do that.To safely deliver Princess Ju to Kofi Country.Then, take a slow rest, and continue to support by your side until the wound heals.
Slowly raise your gaze while dreaming of such a future.
A raven flying in the blue sky without a cloud rang three times as if it were a sign of disaster.
And that premonition is going to be in the worst way possible.
Arriving at Kasuga Yamashiro Castle, a line of monks and others was passed through a room in Kasuga Yamashiro Castle.Therefore, Naoe Kansuji, Minister of the Uesugi family, told me a word of shock.
"I can't see Princess Ju...!?"