Because the opponent's momentum was too high, Miss Honmaru, the founder of this Honmaru, was stunned for a moment.

Moreover, when the successor just mentioned the "Houshan Shrine", Tsurumaru Kuninaga, who had a thoughtful look on his face, seemed to be hesitating at the moment, and did not immediately speak out to help Gojo Hitomi.

Without waiting for Tsurumaru Kuninaga to speak, Hitomi Gojo seemed shocked. But since she was able to escape by disguising her amnesia under the surveillance of the government of the time, she is not the kind of little girl who can be easily dealt with.

She looked back at the successor who had deliberately released her aura to form an unquestionable sense of oppression, took a deep breath, and said, "Miss Kiyohara, you kept my honmaru for me, and you did what I didn't do...... I am very grateful for all this. ”

Then, she raised her eyebrows slightly when she saw her successor in front of her.

That kind of eyebrow raising is a bit strange. Surprise or contempt, not so much — if she were to guess, it might represent a "you go on, I'm listening" response, and she mustered up the courage to continue.

"In the headquarters building of the government at the time...... I have also helped you in any way I can. I've been pretending to be a secret I've worked so hard to keep for so long...... Hopefully, it will help you in your future victories. ”

When the successor heard this, he nodded slightly, agreeing.

She doesn't look like she's the kind of person who would steal someone else's work—Hitomi Gojo thought. The deciphered code was clearly told to this Kiyohara lady, and now in the face of her words, Miss Kiyohara also frankly admitted, without even any consideration or disguise, as if there was no intention of preempting her merits, so why did Kiyohara miss have to take this honmaru?

Hitomi Gojo plucked up her courage and said, "I admit that you are much more capable than me...... That's why I need this honmaru even more. ”

She lowered her gaze and tried to phrase her words for a moment before she looked up and looked directly at her unstable successor.

"You don't need that much support to achieve your victory...... But I can't. She said frankly, trying to get her thoughts across.

"I also know that I don't have the ability to guard the teleportation array of the Houshan Shrine forever...... But, you told me to go somewhere else, but you didn't think about it—what should I rely on to rebuild Honmaru?"

"You said you could follow me with the sword here if you wanted......" She thought hard for a moment, and then two large droplets of water suddenly appeared in her eyes.

"But, even I have to admit that you are a brilliant inquisitor...... Excellent, powerful, and brave, he is the best lord of the swords...... I—I don't have faith that they're willing to go with me. She confessed unusually honestly to her successor.

"However, if we want to rebuild Honmaru, when will we succeed in rebuilding it with only a group of first-level swords with Tsurumaru......? No one knows better than I do!Miss Kiyohara!" she shouted as she spoke, suddenly with grief.

She clenched her hands into fists, as if she could hold back her weak tears, and she looked pleadingly at her successor, who she had to admit was powerful and beautiful, with a strange ability to win the favor of others, which made her even more worried.

"I ...... I'm at the end of my rope, Miss Kiyohara. She held back the sobbing sound in her throat, and her voice sounded trembling slightly.

"I don't know who else I can say to you if I don't say it to you...... The new boss obviously wouldn't tolerate a mediocre inquisitor, but I'...... I don't know what else I can do......"

Suddenly, a magnetic voice rose next to him, and although his tone seemed to have a hint of a smile, it sounded elegant and cold.

"Then, Shen Yin. ”

Hitomi Gojo: !?

The other three people present immediately turned their gaze in the direction of the man who had made such an offer.

The most beautiful of the five swords in the world stood there, still wearing the battle uniform that he wore when he went out with the current god inquisitor as a close attendant today, and looked even more handsome and elegant against the background of the blue hunting clothes and golden tassels. But the overly calm meaning of his words did not match his slightly smiling expression.

At this moment, perceiving everyone's blazing gaze, he slowly turned his face and looked back at the three people with different expressions, and the smile on the corner of his lips became clearer.

"What's wrong? Am I wrong?"

Hitomi Gojo: "......"

Kiyohara Yukiha: "......"

Kuninaga Tsurumaru seemed to want to say something, but opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't say it.

But Mikazuki didn't seem to intend to let go of this topic lightly, his gaze fell on Tsurumaru Kuninaga, and asked with a smile: "Hmm, Tsurumaru, haven't you ever had this kind of thought?"

Although he has a smile on his face, his gaze is like substance, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga seems to be difficult to avoid - not to mention that as a Kanbanlang-like existence, Tsurumaru Kuninaga also has his own pride, and does not allow himself to escape the questions directly thrown by others. So he paused, but replied, "Of course I did." …… But now is not the best time to talk about this. ”

"Aha, I think there's no better time than this?" said the Three Sun Moon Sect slowly.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga was obviously concerned about Hitomi Gojo's feelings, and he glanced at Hitomi Gojo before slowly responding, "...... Heh, do you think that if you do this, this Honmaru will be left to Kiyohara-kun very smoothly, right? ”

Instead of answering "yes" or "no" bluntly, he chose to attack with rhetorical questions. Sanri Moon Zong's eyebrows moved slightly, and he suddenly let out a kind laugh.

"Hahaha. "Exactly." What a solution to the best of both worlds!

Tsurumaru Kuninaga seemed to be choked by the natural and dignified attitude of the Mikazuki Sect for a moment.

Hitomi Gojo seemed to be a little unable to see his lover embarrassed by the five swords of the world, and plucked up the courage to respond: "This, this is not about Tsurumaru! Yes, I didn't want to be hidden by the gods at the beginning! Tsurumaru just respected my wishes! This is his thoughtfulness, please, please don't embarrass him with this matter!"

Mikazuki Mune's gaze narrowed from Tsurumaru Kuninaga and swept towards Hitomi Gojo's face. Although he still looked gentle and amiable with crooked eyebrows, when his gaze swept over Gojo Hitomi, Gojo Hitomi subconsciously shivered slightly, as if he was oppressed by that gaze.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga subconsciously tightened his hand around Hitomi's shoulder, and just wanted to defend himself, but Kiyohara Yukiba, who had always been silent on the side, suddenly spoke.

"I can understand Miss Hitomi's choice. She said.

Hitomi Gojo: "...... Huh?!"

Kiyohara Yukiha smiled slightly.

"Where will the gods go after they are hidden? Divine Realm?...... So, in the divine realm, how many 'Tsurumaru Kuninaga' from different Honmaru will there be, and how many girls from different Honmaru will be hidden by different 'Tsurumaru Kuninaga'?—— I'm afraid that's what Hitomi is worried about. ”

Hitomi Gojo: "......"

Kuninaga Tsurumaru: "......!!!"

Even the Three Sun Moon Sect, who had always been calm and calm, as if he knew everything in the world well, also showed a look of surprise when he heard this.

And Kiyohara Yukiye seemed to be blind to these dark tides, and continued to say calmly:

"Are so many people living in the same place?, do those spirits of the Tsurumaru Hall not need to return to their main body after returning to the divine realm, but are allowed to stay with the girl he hides?...... Well, even if you can stay together, isn't this chaotic situation the happy ending that every good story deserves?"

Hitomi Gojo lowered his gaze.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga seemed to be a little speechless for a while.

The Three Days Moon Sect looked thoughtful, and after a long time, he let out a chuckle.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect Xue Ye-kun to think about such a far-reaching thing. ”

Kiyohara Yukiha quickly turned her head and glanced at him, the meaning in that gaze was probably similar to "We can talk about this kind of thing later, of course I want to solve this impasse now, but I don't want to see this kind of reason used."

"Yes. She actually answered the hidden words of the Three Days Moon Sect head-on.

"That's why I realized that Hitomi-san wouldn't give up this honmaru for such a reason. She said.

"I'm not going to use this reason to convince Miss Hitomi that it's going to be a happy fairy tale from now on......"

Hitomi Gojo: ?!

Then she saw that the successor lady, who had always seemed confident, turned her face again and looked directly at herself. Her eyes were intense, as if there was a strong belief that sustained her and made her have to fight and win at all times.

"So, Miss Hitomi, I understand your concerns very well. The successor lady said.

As a result, the next sentence shattered the little hope Hitomi had just born.

"However, as you just said, your ability is not enough to guard the teleportation array in the Houshan Shrine. Therefore, this Honmaru cannot be owned by you. ”

"As for the rest of the mourners...... I can't make decisions for them. ”

"I know what you're expecting me to say...... Say, 'Just leave me a few people, and you can take everyone else'. However, they have finally changed from swords to 'people' with bodies—or 'gods', so each of them has their own wishes and considerations, and I think I have to respect them. ”

"If everyone is willing to go with you, it's okay to leave me an empty honmaru...... As long as that's what everyone wants. ”

"But if anyone wants to stay, whether they are high or low, I will treat them as always. ”

"Your squad isn't strong enough, you can train well...... I may even need to negotiate for you again to give you enough time to train a strong team, and then I will be given the task of sending you to fight. ”

"However, I will not forcibly use my authority as an Inquisitor today to order anyone—any sword—to stay or go with you. ”

There was a hint of a ghostly smile in her voice.

"You were able to capture the heart of a sword as good as Tsurumaruden, are you afraid that no one will want to follow you?"

She said half-jokingly, half-seriously.

"Don't forget, before me, for you, the swords of this Honmaru worked together to drive out the seven successors—"

Hitomi Gojo: ?!

Kuninaga Tsurumaru: "......"

Three days and moon sects near: "Hahahaha." ”

When Hitomi and Tsurumaru Kuninaga were speechless, only Mikazuki Sojin let out the familiar kind of demonic (?) laughter.

He suddenly stepped forward slowly, and before Kiyohara Yukiha could react, he reached out and grabbed Kiyohara Yukiha's shoulder just as Tsurumaru hugged Gojo Hitomi.

Kiyohara Yukiha: !!

Hitomi Gojo: ?!

Kuninaga Tsurumaru: "......"

Facing the shocked gaze of the other three, the most beautiful one among the five swords in the world showed a pleasant smile.

"So, let me make a choice. He said.

"Of course I'm staying. Of course Tsurumaru has to go. Well, the current situation is one-to-one. He said leisurely.

"Actually, it's a draw. Let's look forward to what the future holds, right?"

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January 14:

This weekend I had a headache that exploded...... After two days of sleep, I feel better.

I was afraid of forgetting the next idea, so I still coded a chapter.

If the OOC happens, please forgive me.

In fact, about the problem after the god is hidden, the girl and Tsurumaru have discussed it before.

I repeat it again in this chapter, and the biggest intention is to tell grandpa!

Because Hitomi is unwilling to be simply hidden, the girl still agrees.

So this is also an indirect expression of the girl's attitude, what to do next, that's what grandpa should think about hhh

Next update: Tentatively two to three days later, that is, around Thursday, if I come out early, I will be more advanced than today!

PS. Thank you little cutie Immortal Limit, Meow Meow, Mo Lengxi, Gui Heshen, and Sophia for your feeding!