The figure of the big man in a samurai uniform in front of him gradually coincided with the strong man in his memory, and his face was exactly the same as the beard - especially the family pattern - the family pattern of the two geese, Yu Qiuping would never admit it.

It's been more than two years, but Yu Qiuping will never forget that day.

On June 15, 1558, in the village of Tsukasama.

For the first time, Yu Qiuping saw murder, unscrupulous killing and robbery, the family that had warmly entertained him just now was reduced to a corpse, the human tragedy with rivers of blood, the ruthlessness and cruelty of this era, and the despair and helplessness of the honest and responsible people in the face of the irresistible chaotic times. It was only after that that he strengthened his long-cherished wish to save the people of the world.

Of course, it was also the first time he had fought someone with a real sword.

And until then.

He couldn't even hold a knife because of fear and fear, and watched as his best friend, Yasuso Kondo, was strangled to death by a samurai.

The samurai had a beard and a big man with a fleshy face—two geese were drawn on the flag.

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Before Yu Qiuping could react, he got up almost instinctively, completely ignoring Mori Kecheng's unexpected inquiry and the reminder of the two young surnames in charge of order, and walked straight to the samurai. His brain was blank, and he didn't seem to notice any other movement around him, and there was only the strong man in his eyes - the appearance of the strong man strangling Kondo Yasuso alive appeared in front of him, the helpless and disappointed eyes of Kondo Yasuso and the blood stains on the corner of his mouth appeared before he died, and the scenes of living with Kondo Yasuso in the past appeared, and his cold corpse appeared.

Murderer.

Kondo Yasuso is such a nice person! Just because of you! Leave so young! He still has such a long life to spend! You're this...

He walked straight in front of him, and the samurai and the others behind him were frozen in place by the sudden change.

"Who are you?"

Yu Qiuping heard his own voice coming out of his mouth, and the voice was so cold that even he couldn't believe it.

The warrior was stunned for a moment, then frowned, obviously angered by Yu Qiuping's powerlessness, and immediately released a strong murderous aura. Although Yu Qiuping was suppressed for a while, he immediately glared back without showing weakness because of his red eyes of hatred.

"Yu Qiuping, is it?" The samurai glanced at the momiji shawl on his shoulder, and scolded angrily, "Are you still so arrogant to be kicked out of the samurai like a leper dog, and come to Owari to lick my governor's shoes and beg for a bite to eat?" ”

"Who are you?" Yu Qiuping still asked coldly.

The samurai also seemed to be surprised by Yu Qiuping's attitude, and carefully looked at Yu Qiuping. Suddenly, he frowned, as if remembering something.

"I remember," the samurai burst out laughing in the hall, "Yu Qiuping, Tokiwa Momiji, such a big name, hahaha!" Aren't you the hairy boy who was so scared that he couldn't even hold a knife in the village between the barrels two years ago! ”

"Sure enough, it's you!" Yu Qiuping felt that his anger was already uncontrollable, "You killed my companion!" ”

"Originally, my subordinates were hunting indiscriminately, but suddenly I heard that someone was resisting?" The samurai snorted disdainfully, "I haven't killed anyone for a long time, so I went over and moved it myself, and I was vulnerable!" ”

"However, to my surprise, I also gained an extra piece of land..."

"Who are you!" Before the samurai could finish speaking, Yu Qiuping almost roared and interrupted.

The eyes of all the samurai in the surrounding hall suddenly gathered in the center of the hall, and everyone talked about the two arguing one after another.

"Who are you again!" The samurai yelled, "How are you talking to me!" Even if it's Mamoru Hayashi, he doesn't have the right to yell at me! "After that, he was already on the verge of beating someone.

"His Highness Shibata, please calm your anger!" Just as the samurai was about to rush out, a very elegant young man on the other side hurriedly ran over and separated his body between Yuqiuping and the samurai, "Your Highness Yuqiu, please calm down." ”

At this time, the mother-clothed crowd who heard that there was a conflict in the hall and hurried to the middle also ran to the middle and pulled the two people apart. Maeda Toshiya kept talking next to Yu Qiuping to dissipate his anger, and the other two mothers also pulled Yu Qiuping away. Sen Kecheng also hurriedly stepped forward and warned Yu Qiuping to be calm.

His Royal Highness Shibata...

Yu Qiuping recalled the words he had just heard from the elegant samurai in the middle, and once again set his eyes on the big man with a beard on his face. In Owari, in the Oda family, there will only be one His Highness Shibata.

Shibata Katsuya? The Oda family is known as the first fierce general of the Oni Shibata, and he is also the patriarch of the Owari faction, the lineage of the Oda family, and the head of the four heavenly kings of Oda who will have great achievements in the future.

Unexpectedly... The one who killed Kondo Yasuso was actually such a high-status Shibata Katsuie... Yu Qiuping originally thought that he was still the middle and lower class samurai.

Reason told Yu Qiuping that he should apologize immediately. He has already offended the Shibata Katsu family, who is powerful in the Oda family, and if he doesn't admit his mistake again, it will be troublesome to tie the knot.

But when he thought of Kondo Yasuso's death and his nest at that time, Yu Qiuping was angry. In addition, the two people had a conflict in public, how could Yu Qiuping pull down his face and apologize directly.

However, Shibata Katsuya was obviously more angry than him, maybe no one in the Oda family dared to do this to him for so many years, and continued to open his mouth and roared: "Changxiu! It's none of your business! Get out of the way! I'm going to find that boy who doesn't know the height of the sky and the thickness of the sky to settle the score! ”

The kind-faced and elegant samurai in the middle must be Niwa Nagahide, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Oda, who is trying to prevent Shibata Katsuya from attacking Yuakihei.

"His Royal Highness Shibata, please calm his anger," Niwa Nagahide said quickly, "Although I don't know the specific situation very well, I probably heard the ins and outs. The sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and His Royal Highness Yuqiu and His Royal Highness Shibata were once hostile, which is also their own master. His Royal Highness Shibata bravely crowned the three armies, and he may have killed His Royal Highness Yuqiu's favorite general, and it is normal for His Royal Highness Yuqiu to be angry. Your lord has a large number, and His Royal Highness Yuqiu is still young and ignorant, so forgive him once. ”

"Tsumi-sama, Fujihachi, Inuchiyo," Niwa Nagahide glanced at Naomasa Tsuka, Yoshiyuki Sawaki and Toshiya Maeda, who were holding Yuqiuping, and said, "You should also persuade His Highness Yuqiu." He looked at the beehouse Yoritaka and Hidetaka Kawajiri who were holding Maeda's Toshi's house, and said in a low voice, "Kawajiri-sama, Beehouse-sama, please also persuade His Highness Shibata." ”

However, how could the anger of these two people be so easy to dissipate, and they still stared at each other menacingly, without the intention of letting go. At this moment, Ikoma, who was the mother of the clothes, rushed to the hall and said in a loud voice, "The lord is about to arrive!" Please be quiet, Your Highnesses! ”

Saying this, Yu Qiuping and Shibata Katsuya were embarrassed to make any more trouble, and they were each invited back to their seats by the mothers.

"First meeting, His Royal Highness Yuqiu," Niwa Nagahide whispered as he walked back with Yuqiuping, "In Shimono Niwa Nagahide, I have heard the name of His Highness for a long time, please advise." ”

"Thank you to His Royal Highness Niwa for mediating just now," Yu Qiuping said gratefully, "I was a little impulsive for a while, which made His Highness smile." ”

"It's normal for people," Niwa Nagahide said with a smile of relief, "Born in a samurai family, I have long been accustomed to this kind of parting from life and death. His Royal Highness Yuqiu is a person of true temperament, and it is normal for him to have such a reaction. It's just that His Royal Highness Shibata has a very impulsive temper, and His Royal Highness Yuqiu was too anxious just now, so it will inevitably be a little unpleasant. ”

"Is it down," Yu Qiuping shook his head and gradually calmed down. If he really fought with Shibata Katsuya in the hall just now, the consequences would be unimaginable. He was a newcomer, and not long ago a crosser of the enemy; If he had a conflict with the Shibata Katsuya, who was a well-connected minister on the first day of his arrival, he couldn't imagine how bad the impact would be. I might even be chased again. I really want to thank Niwa Nagahide for making a timely move.

"Thank you, Your Highness Niwa," Yu Qiuping said again with heartfelt gratitude. Niwa Nagahide could have stayed out of the matter unharmed, but there was friction with Shibata Katsuya for himself. This kindness and help is really valuable. "You are a senior and an elder, in the future, Your Highness doesn't have to call me His Royal Highness Yuqiu, just call me the red leaves."

"Then I'm not too hypocritical, Momiji, please pay more attention in the future." Niwa Nagahide smiled lightly, "Hurry up and take a seat, don't let the lord see the mess." With that, he nodded goodbye to Yu Qiuping and sat back in his seat at the old man.

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As soon as Niwa Nagahide left on his front foot, Maeda Toshiie immediately laughed in an exaggerated low voice: "Little brother! You're so strong! On the first day of coming, I dared to be a pig warrior! Hey! It's so funny to see how angry he looks! ”

"Yes, His Royal Highness Yuqiu is really kind," and that Sawaki Yoshiyuki is obviously also an anxious person, "Usually His Highness Shibata is arrogant!" This time I finally saw him deflated! ”

"Alright, you two," Naomasa reminded his two men, "be careful that the wall has ears and you will cause trouble for yourself." ”

"His Royal Highness Yuqiu, please be careful, too," Naomasa himself was obviously very dissatisfied with the Shibata Katsu family, "Those of us who are from close studies or outsiders are not very welcome. ”

"Thank you, Lord Yuan, for reminding me," Yu Qiuping thanked him, it seems that these people are not getting along very well with the Owari Spectrum Minister's faction.

After everyone sat down, Yu Qiuping looked at the places where the old man was sitting. Sitting at the front is naturally Shibata Katsuya, and sitting opposite him is Lin Xiuzhen, who is the old man of the pen family. Beside the two, there are other family elders such as Niwa Nagahide, Sakuma Nobumori, and Takigawa Kazuyi. This part of the people should be the current core retainers of the Oda family.

A moment later, there was the sound of rapid footsteps in the hallway - Oda Nobunaga did not make everyone wait for a long time, but arrived on time, and sat down on the main seat with vigor and began to evaluate.