May 20, 1912 Anjo Castle
The treatment of Nagamaru and Princess Zhen was decided.
Tokugawa Ieyasu was responsible for the betrayal of the Oda family by his father Tokugawa Ieyasu Nagamaru and his daughter Zin, who were beheaded by Oda Ieyasu Nagahide and buried in a nearby temple.
That's how it looks on the outside.
As a matter of fact, they don't die. He abandoned his name, abandoned his house, and entered a temple managed by the Oda family. Until things settle down, you'll be transferred away as a guest.
From now on, the two of them will live a life of impairment. I can't even get married. I can't even get out of town. You can't even walk outside. For the rest of my life, I won't get out of that tiny site.
... There's no such terrible story. I can't even say my mouth is broken because it seems like it saved my life. The two of you are nothing wrong with just being hostages. I think the Warring States world will find it really cruel.
But thanks to it, my stomach was swollen.
Behind me, there are two new important things that I need to protect. If we lose this battle to Ieyasu, they will definitely be killed. They'll kill me, my family, my servants, all of us.
... that's absolutely unacceptable.
We fight, we win and we defend. Win to protect.
Fortunately, I'm not the only one who has that in mind. Every glance at me feels an equally or more intense heat.
Just now, I hit everybody with my sincere thoughts, so I was able to unify my consciousness. And thin threads gathered and entangled, which were confused and torn apart, and became a thick thread unto which no man could dissolve. Then all we have to do is point it in the right direction.
When I lifted the small sword that was on the shelf, it hit the tatami mat, making a rattling sound and attracting everyone's attention.
"From now on, we will crush the traitor Nobuo Oda and Tokugawa Ieyasu. Rebellions everywhere are left to those present to deal with. Deposit your back in Shibata, Maeda, and Tsuda, and we will aim for Gifu from here! It was time to rendezvous with Shingoro and take down the traitors with these hands!!"
.........!!!
"In this battle, I will lead my own army." Hold your legs! Everyone, let's go out- "Please wait, Third Master!"
The sharp voice of Goro left echoes in my words. When he broke his nose, I turned my gaze to Goro's left with a little jerk.
"... if you have anything to say, let's hear it."
"Hah. Now, I'm afraid I'm going to tell the Third Master a lot." As a servant, I absolutely cannot tolerate the departure of the Third Master. Third Master, please leave Azuchi immediately and escape to a safe place. Bandit Crusade, I lead my soldiers in battle. "
.........?!
Strong denial. Your lord has not compromised with me before, and I will definitely turn a sharp eye. Everyone stared at Goro's figure in amazement.
"... I want you to explain why. The survival of the Oda family depends on this battle. It will greatly affect the soldiers' morale, such as the owner, Yu Yu, escaping.... honestly, I know it's a bad fight. The enemy has taken the lead, with more than 10,000 soldiers. On the other hand, if we could rendezvous with Shingoro, it would be about 5,000. From now on, we can't expect reinforcements.... but I think the odds of victory will increase somewhat if the Oda family has enough left to go to battle.... and--"
I closed my eyes and bowed down. Gilly and the unpleasant sound of gnashing teeth.
"Besides, Shingoro and the others are in danger." Shingoro would never make it to Gifu Castle, even though the enemy's aim was obvious. If we do that, we can leave only the soldiers surrounding Gifu Castle and let some of the enemy troops pass through to Ando Castle.... Shingoro will choose the field to protect me. If you do that, you're going to die. Goro left to go to the rescue..... "
When I raised my face, I grabbed Goro's hand and approached him.
"Still! Still, Goro said to me to run away!!" Let's kill the people we care about and run away...!! "
"Left lord, that is the duty of you, the Lord, and of us, the Minister."
"......?!"
I grabbed Goro's left chest impulsively. His hands trembled, and even a weak girl was weak enough to easily shake them.
Goro's left pupil, with its small hands in sight, was slightly shaken, and his hands were attached to the sole.
"... sometimes a guest is a toddler, and you can deal with as many of them as you want, as long as you keep your maidservants and servants away." Therefore, although I am reluctant, I have allowed it.... but when I get out, it's a different story. The sole is too dangerous. If the Third Master were to defeat you, it would all be over. The Oda family... the future of Hinomoto... "
"That's......"
"Running away is no shame. My lord, if I knew I couldn't win this, I would run as many times as I wanted. You don't have to fight by force. Please run now to ensure that we can crush the rebels.... this is Fujiyoshiro's last wish."
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"............"
Nature and fingers scratch the universe away from the words. The clerks watching over it also lay face down and shut their mouths. The vines and Goro left, everyone begs me to run away. If you want to keep me alive, go to the dead.
That's what I take for granted as a samurai serving my lord... Goro's left eye clearly saw the color of his readiness. Eyes that have been seen many times, dozens of times, since their reincarnation in this era.
--A pupil of a person who has decided to be prepared to burn down his life for something more important than himself...
"Uuu...... of......"
He spoke the name of the vine in a faint voice. I bet you told me to run, even if it was a vine instead of Goro Left here.
Show yourselves and protect your master with your life.
"Because I was the one who told the ministers to say such words..." Besides, as Goro Zuo said, it seems that he told Misaki and Kiyomasa to escape even in the message they had entrusted to him...
(Maybe you're the one who's wrong.)
Such a weak sound passes through my head. Goro leaned on his knees and looked up at Goro's left. Then, Goro Zuo gently wrapped my fingertips around my lap.
Then, when I took out a map from my pocket, I spread it on the tatami mat so that I could see it.
"At the same time that we are leaving for Gifu, please take a boat from Anjo Castle to Kyoto." In Kyoto, there is Konoe-sama, who is deeply bonded with the Oda family. If you tell me the situation, I will definitely help you. After borrowing Hayama from Konoe-sama, please go to the side of the street. "
Sulu and his fingertips passed on the map.
"When you get to Sakai, please go to Soju Imai." He's a merchant, but he's a hard man. And a man who is good at sniffing. Rather than staying with Kuroda and Tokugawa, we know very well that the three masters can make huge profits through trade. You don't have to worry about betrayal.... and if you rent a boat from Soju Imai, you'll cross the sea to Shikoku. Please head straight ahead to Iyukuni. There is an outpost in the Otomo Expedition. If you reveal your identity, I will immediately send you a boat to travel to the Toyoko country.... and beyond that is the final destination for the Third Master. The Third Master aims to rendezvous with the thirty-seven masters in the Toyoko Mausoleum Castle... with hundreds of thousands of Otomo Expeditionary Army. "
Goro's left fingertip writes a circle around the castle.
"At present, the Oda family is in a difficult situation due to the ambush and plot by Kuroda and Tokugawa. Well, that's a short-term story. The important thing is that the forces of the Oda family have only been dispersed, and they still exist in various places. The thirty-seven conscription armies in Toyoko, the six powers in Echigo, and the Hojo family in Sagami are still alive. No matter how Kuroda and Tokugawa formulate a plan, if all these forces gather together, there will be no chance of winning. They're being hunted down, too.... time is something no one can resist."
Goro Zuo tells the whole story of the solution, and the patchouli patchouli and koji are arranged on the map. Two black stones in the Hokkaido and Owari kingdoms. Shiraishi are placed in the Azuchi, Echigo, Tomigo, and Sagami countries. White was my ally, and black was my enemy.
Then, the white stone of the Azuchi slipped on the map and rendezvoused with the white stone placed in the Toyoko country.
"If the enemy's aim is on your neck, it would be nice if you let them go far away." Then, the enemy's intentions will go away, and we will besiege the places where we gathered in Anko. That way, we can wipe out our enemies without leaving them behind. ”
Oh!
Four white stones surrounded two black stones gathered in Azuchi. Goro Zuo talks about the measures to break this situation, and a voice of admiration rises from the civil servants who were watching the progress.
Then Goro Zuo bursts into a bitter smile.
"Speaking of greed, it would be nice if we could rendezvous with the Nine Ghosts Marine Army." Now that Otomo has been informed of the completion of the expedition, they are ready to return. If you're in the navy, it won't be funny if you cross the sea and get there before the main army.... Well, that's just hopeful observation. It is better not to expect it. Besides, you can rely on Awaji's Miyoshi family, but since you don't know who is on your side, it is good to teach the identity of the Mage to only the minimum necessary. The shortest distance is forced by a small number of people.... Therefore, please understand that Third Master may force you to camp on the road. This is also necessary to protect yourself. "
"... in order to establish that solution, let's take Goro Zuo and Shin Goro out of Anjo...?"
"Haha, there is only one magician who can move each faction." If you are defeated, the Oda family will be disintegrated, the Hojo family will be separated, and the famous family that was submissive in various places will be breathed back.... and the turmoil will continue until the next World Man appears. That hell... again... "
"That's..."
Goro left with a sad expression. Going back to the point where Goro, who had been trying to end the turmoil, couldn't stand it. Because all the blood that has been flowing until now will become water bubbles.
... sure enough, if we take the time, we can create a favorable war situation. It's only natural that we should rally our allies and fight, rather than fight unfavorable battles.
(But then-- "Third Master"
Goro's left voice raised his consciousness as he tried to sink deeper. At the same time, when I raised my face and looked at him, there was a figure of Goro on the left with a sarcastic smile.
"Please, give me an order." Die. Burn your life for the Oda family... Then we will use all means at our disposal to keep the enemy forces at bay.... until you safely arrive in Toyoko. So make your decision. "Third Master"
"............"
I'm stuck in words.
I don't want you to die.
I don't want to run away until I sacrifice Goro and Shingoro.
But maybe it's my fault. Goro Zuo's solution was convincing enough to break this situation. I understand that if I die, it's over.
But I still don't want to abandon them.
That's the heart of lies without lies.
However, such an emotional theory does not make sense to those who decide to risk their lives. There is not enough ground to convince.
(Isn't this the only one...?)
I can't stand it, but I don't have a good idea.
We don't have much time.
Accept the deaths of the two men.
When I made such an unbearable choice - suddenly, a warm wind stroked my cheek.
- It's okay, there's still a fight. Think carefully, Third Master.