Tenzhen 11th year of October Ando Castle
As autumn has deepened, everyone has begun to regain their composure. As the Otomo expedition was getting ready, the sole appeared before us. Under completely different circumstances than expected.
"I see you at the beginning." One of them, Major General Tokugawa Right Guardian, called him Nagamaru. I would like to congratulate Oda Omi Masamori on his prosperity. "
"... ahh... eek... fake it!!"
A boy with a sense of ruthlessness behind his childhood. Young girls who are full of love even though they are short of words. Both are wrapped in the world's finest kimono and lie flat in front of them.
Next to it was Tokugawa Ieyasu, the father of the two, naturally.
"There will be five Chang Wan's years old, and four Jianwen. Omi Masumi and I are at the same age. It took me a while to prepare, but as I promised, I brought two of them with me. Please, thank you very much."
"...... so...... I wonder if it is......"
Your cheeks are twitching unexpectedly. It looks like there's still a long day of rest.
Ieyasu, who laughed loudly, turned his gaze to the elders. “Did you know that?" Even though I asked silently, I was suddenly distracted.
Suspicious. Looking at the first distraction on the left side, he speaks to Ieyasu.
"And, Tokugawa-sama. Certainly, the Oda family were preparing to welcome the princess of the Tokugawa family..."
Huh? Haven't you finished preparing yet?
"No! I've already prepared the Mansion." But... your son hasn't even asked me yet...... "
"Oh?... I see." Apparently, I didn't hear from you. Masamori Omi, Takigawa Shrine. I'm so sorry. "
"... oh!? No, no... I'm also responsible for something I missed to check..."
Ieyasu apologizes for his misbehavior, and lowers his head to get caught. Some uncomfortable air flowed, and the vine shouted to hold the space.
"Well, there was a part of the contact that was definitely missing, but it wasn't such a serious problem." In the mansion prepared by the Oda family, even if there are a few more followers with one child, there is still room, and the Oda family has the advantage of welcoming the princesses and men of the Tokugawa family who have enough allies. What is troubling is how long it will take to take care of tonight's feast. After all, we must hurry to replenish the ingredients! Hahahaha!! "
"... fufu... hahahaha!!"
Fished by a laughing vine, the laughter from the dignitaries who watched the end of the conversation worriedly disappeared. Ieyasu and the young children were laughing vividly, and it seemed that they felt better somewhere near the left side.
When I saw that the atmosphere had improved a little, I clapped my hands twice or three times and gathered everyone's attention.
"Now, let's arrange for Nagamaru-sama and Princess Zhen to spend time together in the Tokugawa residence built under the castle." You should leave your parents at a young age. Brothers and sisters, it would be easier to live among those who can support each other mentally. Tokugawa-sama, is that all right? "
Then Ieyasu nodded contentedly.
"Yeah, I wonder if that's okay." Thank you very much, Makoto Omi. Nagamaru, Shin. Take care of your shameful standing behavior in the name of the Tokugawa family, encourage you to study every day, and grow together. "
Yes!!
An energetic voice resounds in the Great Hall. Apparently, these two are already ready. Did you just say "martial artist"? Or is it because Ieyasu's child? I had a lot of guts. I couldn't see a slice of stray or fear in those eyes.
We must welcome them both as the owners of the Oda family. It is not inconvenient, and we have to guarantee a safe and secure life. From now on, more and more hostages will be sent from well-known family members who have surrendered. Not if you're confused!
Ieyasu asks questions as he decides to be prepared.
"... but I didn't think that Tokugawa-sama would be able to keep him." The Oda family and the Tokugawa family have been friends since ancient times. It remains the same even now that we have substituted it. Therefore, there is no advantage in forcing the man to be deposited with the Oda family. You can understand some of the things that you can cultivate at hand.... why did Tokugawa decide to deposit Nagamaru with the Oda family? "
I asked, looking straight at Ieyasu. When subjugating, the horns are horns, and the two families now have equal alliances. I understand the reason for sending Princess Zhen because the marriage between the two families has broken down, but there is absolutely no need to hostage her son, Nagamaru. "And yet why..."
Ieyasu suddenly laughed loudly as he stared at him with such suspicion.
"I also spent my childhood in another house as a hostage. The loneliness of losing my father, of living apart from my mother, of diminishing landscapes of my hometown will never be forgotten."
Eyes staring into the distance. Surely, the sight of that time could be seen in those eyes. Are you going to let your child have the same experience and make it stronger? The lion pushes the child off the cliff.
However, Ieyasu's intention was not to do so.
"As expected, I had an irreplaceable encounter during those days." I was locked in a dim room, pulled my hand to study, and brought out to the other side of the light, it was like nothing else... I still vividly remember the blue sky I saw that day. "
"... Lord Tokugawa"
Ieyasu gently stroked the head of Nagamaru, who was watching the progress next to him.
"I'm sure the Oda family will have a good experience with this girl." With some of the most prosperous people in Hinomoto and talented people from all over the country, Azuchi can receive cutting-edge education. I'm sure that's what's going to be good for her. That's what I thought. "
"...... Damn, my father's up!"
Tears accumulate in her long round eyes. Ieyasu's expression, staring at such a long circle, always looked at his father, who was full of compassion....... It looked just like my father when he was stroking my head.
Oh, I see.
Ieyasu is also a parent.
Mr. Omi, please take care of both of us.
"... please leave it to me. As the head of the Oda family, I will take full responsibility for my ally's Tokugawa family's son and princess."
I was upset about Ieyasu's invisible side, but I nodded vigorously.
With this, the Tokugawa family took the man and princess hostage against the Oda family. The significance of this is enormous, and it will be used as an opportunity for hostages to be sent from various countries.
It was around this time that I began to think about moving my castle. Fuji said that the site of Ishiyama Honganji Temple was good.
One night I was thinking about the future. The four elders were secretly invited to the Heavenly Guard. And there were six of them gathered. Mitsujishi, Katsuya Shibata, Nagahide Tanabe, Kazuyuki Takigawa, Hideyoshi Hashiba... and the Kuroda guards.
What exactly do the people located in the center of the Oda family come together to discuss?... if you think about it, this meeting could have been a bell to announce the beginning.
On the other hand, there were certain rumors circulating in the Mikawa kingdom.
[The earth of the north is a barren land sealed by snow, and it is impossible to reach the ends of a thousand miles. As a trailblazer, they will send a family of sinners.]
There was a slightly disturbing air flowing through his land.