May 20, 1912 Anjo Castle
Take Goro and his clansmen, and I'll head to Tsubaki in a hurry. Fifteen giant safe-house ships gathered in the shadows of the Azuchi. The family crest of the Mori family is heavily depicted on its surface.
Mr. Mori Katsuzo is allowed.
Now, with the advent of the hero who became the ruling daimyo, the inhabitants who knew nothing ran ahead of us. By the time I arrived, there were already many residents gathered there, and they were yelling their words of welcome.
"Mori-sama!!"
"Not Red Devil!" The Red Devil is here!! "
"Haha. That's the Zhu Spear that was given to his Nobunaga!" Exactly, the honor of the Oda family. The most powerful testament. What a splendid thing! ”
The warlords of the Forest House danced down one after another. The moment I saw a man wearing a striking crimson-stained armor, I was screaming unbearably.
"Katsuzo!!"
"......... my lord!!"
Katsuzo reacts to my voice and looks back. Yo-yo, yo-yo, yo. The residents who were nearby opened the way and lay flat, trying not to disturb them.
Then, walking a few more steps to reach, Katsuzo took off his helmet and laid down his vermilion spear on the side.
"Katsuzo Mori is allowed." I asked about the plight of the Oda family, and led three thousand soldiers to join them. Please add this forest house to the last seat of the traitorous crusade. I'm begging you. "
Please forgive me!
Just like Katsuzo, the three brothers and the children of the former Red Devils all spoke up at once. Their breasts were tightened by the heat transmitted from them.
"Come here... you gave it to me, didn't you?"
"... it's only natural." Your loyalty hasn't changed since you saved me that day. Until the day this body decayed, I pledged my unchanging loyalty to you. If you're in a difficult situation, it's only natural to rush to it immediately. "
"... ah, I'm really, really glad you're here..." Katsuzo! Katsuzo! Thank you... thank you, Katsuzo!! "
I grabbed Katsuzo's hand and expressed my gratitude over and over. I'm glad, I'm glad, I can't stop crying. There were still traitors, but there were still others besides Goro Zuo and the others who were loyal and never faded.
"There's no way they're going to betray me..." Such a pale hope was shattered by the wooden dust of the guards, and in the depths of my heart, I became a suspicious demon without knowing it. Such a small crack is now completely blocked.
There's nothing to be afraid of anymore. The flow changes. With 3,000 reinforcements, the choice doubles. Katsuzo's reinforcements were a gospel of despair for the Oda family, both mentally and strategically.
But I still have one question.
"But... Katsuzo, how did you manage to get here so quickly?" "Besides, you seem to know about this crisis..." To be honest, even if I sent you to Katsuru, I thought it would take a few days for the reinforcements to arrive.... by the way, I won't be able to make it. The enemy troops arrived at Gifu Castle. Therefore, let's lead the two thousand soldiers in Azuchi Castle to fight..... "
Asked with a little confusion. Then Katsuzo nodded lightly and turned his gaze toward the servants of Hirafu behind him.
"Oh, that's what she told me. There is a disturbing movement in Hokuriku. Isn't this a sign that the idiot of Owari has made a move....."
"She?"
When Katsuzo's face was moved to follow Katsuzo's gaze, a woman appeared in front of him as if sewing between the servants of the Mori clan in Hirafu.
Unexpectedly, he opened his eyes to the appearance of the person he did not expect, and spoke his name.
"Sakura... did the cherry blossoms call Katsuzo?"
"... ha, it's on the left"
A cherry-colored kimono with a light red base and a glossy black hair. You look a little tired or a little pale.
Such a cherry blossom bows its head deeply in place as it comes diagonally behind Katsuzo with a pale expression.
"Thank you for your time, my lord." I was away for a long time on a mission, but I heard rumors of your work. I'm glad you're as healthy as you are. "
"Yeah. Thank you. I'm glad the cherry blossoms look good."
"Haha, thank you very much for your words." It's a terrible pleasure. ”
The cherry blossom takes out a sentence from its nostalgia when it divides its story.
"A few days ago, a message came from the morning face." Ichigo in Echigo. The rebellion of Lord Sasayama. Maeda-san's departure. The coincidence was too much for me, and in order to notify the Lord as soon as possible, I headed with the lotus to Anjo Castle. I want the cherry blossoms to follow a different path from ours to the Ando Castle.... that was the message from the morning face. "
"... yes. It's done." Asahi feared the possibility of being attacked on her way to the castle, so she asked the cherry blossoms to move as well. If the number of people with information increases, the probability of those who reach the castle will increase, and the cherry blossoms that are skilled in secrecy are perfectly suited..... "
"Haha, that's exactly what it is. Considering the importance of the matter, there is nothing wrong with the judgment of the morning face. Let's say it's the best hand.... but I ignored it and ran to Wakasa. Then, I advised Mr. Mori that I was afraid of many things, and I requested to send soldiers without obtaining permission from him.... I'm sorry. A lowly like me shouldn't be able to move his soldiers without your permission. I can't complain about being decapitated here."
"Is it...?"
A cherry blossom that pulls its hair down in front of it to reveal its neck. I see, I thought my face was pale, but was that the case?
(Now, what's the matter?)
I wasn't sure how to do it. Well, if you're guilty or not guilty of cherry blossom behavior, it's a sin. You can't let me move a soldier without your permission. The situation is bad, and it's bad to forgive yourself for this.
However, it is also true that the situation has improved thanks to the cherry blossoms.
While you're lost, you can hear your voice through your back.
Sir, that's it!
"...... Watch your mouth in the morning. This isn't a good issue for you to keep your mouth shut anymore."
"......! But, Matsu-sama!"
If I turned my gaze, I could see the pine was controlling my morning face as I tried to make my way here. As the pine bowed tinyly to this side, it took her face back to the spot. Apparently, I'll take care of everything.
I carefully folded the sentences I received from the cherry blossoms into my nostalgia and turned to the cherry blossoms, which were still lying flat.
"White lilies and cherry blossoms. I know you're not the kind of girl who acts like she doesn't make sense. In fact, without the action of the cherry blossoms, Katsuzo and the others would not have made it.... but the cherry blossoms didn't give me the authority to move the troops, and I didn't give any instructions to call Katsurashi and the others. You must pay for the responsibility of your own autonomy."
Haha, I understand.
Is that so? Well, then, I'll give you a ruling here.
Haha
A cherry blossom that slightly shakes its shoulders. With a bitter smile, I put my hands on the cherry blossom cheeks on my lap.
"I'm going to Gifu." Come with the cherry blossoms. And present yourselves to protect me. This battle will be a war I've never experienced before. It will be a fierce battle. The numbers are worse. It will be a painful battle.... but you have to protect me from the enemy. Of course, the cherry blossoms are also satisfying! That's the deal! "
"And, and?"
The eyes of the cherry blossom sway. I stroked the cherry blossom head violently as I laughed at Nishishi and the mischief.
“This is a very difficult and dangerous mission. However, since this is a punishment, I will never allow you to decline. You're going to do your job!... and when the battle is over, let's have dinner together again. It's a promise, isn't it?"
"......!! Yes, yes... Got it... I got it. I'll definitely... I'll definitely try to meet your expectations..."
When I tangled my little finger around the little finger of the cherry blossom, I cried out like a child.
I comb my hair like I'm going to apologize without blaming it. I didn't know if there was a fingertip in this era, but I'm glad it made sense.
Thank you, Sakura. You saved me again.