As an old Jianghu who has been adrift for many years, Takenomiya Hataro can also do it without hurrying, and the next day, when he saw Sato Ken, he still persuaded himself to calm down first, and said in a low voice:

[Sato catcher, I recalled the specific situation, where did Akechi-sama go? Ryoshi and Ayano said that he was just going back the way he came. 】

Ayano and Ryo Nishikito, who went straight back to the dojo after breaking up with Wise Kogoro last night, insisted on walking home by himself, but what happened in front of him proved that something really happened, and he didn't go home.

Before his mysterious disappearance, he didn't seem to have anything wrong, except that he drank a lot of alcohol, everything else was normal.

Takenomiya Hataro pursed his lips, he tried his best to control his feelings, and whispered:

[Anyway, Sato catches the head, Mr. Wise and I are friends and will not do anything unfavorable to him, in addition...... I think that Wise Lord must be in danger now, and I would like to ask you to find him as soon as possible by all means! 】

Saying that, he didn't want his apprentice to kowtow.

[You can rest assured that I have other head catchers, immediately mobilize the whole city to catch and do this well, Mr. Takenomiya, you haven't cleared your suspicions, it's best to stay in the dojo, don't go anywhere, we still want to know the situation in detail, you must not make such an outrageous move......]

【By all means!】 】

Before Takenomiya Hataro finished speaking, Takeshi Sato had already turned around and left.

Among all the disciples of Takenomiya Hataro, Sato Ken's cultivation is the second highest, second only to Matsumoto Jun, and because he apprenticed earlier, he was ranked as a senior brother, so he was valued by Takenomiya Hataro.

While Takeru Sato walked out of the Akiba Dojo gate, Kanamori Naga approached Sanada Shikiya to ask for Sanada Masayuki's help.

Why did you come to the Sanada family for help?

Don't forget that the Ancestors turned out to be a group of Wanderers in the Ueno Shinano area, and only officially entered the officialdom after being absorbed by the lord of Minowa Castle, Nagano Yoshimasa, Sanada Masayuki not only led the Ancestors, but also knew a lot of [Tao] characters.

With this kind of [Jianghu status], it may be easier to find Sanada Masayuki to do things.

The news of the disappearance of Wise Kogoro was almost unknown to almost no one in the Shibata family except for a few close ministers, so when Sanada Masayuki received the explosive news of Kanamori's approach, he was suddenly a little surprised.

A big living person, since that one is so lost, what is this?

The relationship between him and Kanamori is also average, and there is no superior-subordinate relationship between the two. So, logically speaking, this favor, he helped is a favor, and if he doesn't help, it's just his duty.

However, as a veteran of officialdom, Sanada Masayuki is naturally very willing to send this favor out and make friends with Kanamori, so as to facilitate his foothold within the Shibata family, and in addition, he also has a good impression of Akechi Kogoro.

When he understood that Kanamori wanted to ask him for help, he thought about it for a while, and agreed without hesitation:

[Kanamori-sama, the Sanada family started from the grassy green forest, but we are now samurai, so it is not convenient for our Sanada family to directly intervene in this kind of matter, but I can help you a little bit through personal relationships. 】

[Oh, thank you.] 】

[Genzaburo! 】

[Father! 】

Sanada Nobuyuki, who was waiting on the side, responded.

[You go to Mt. Haruna, find Lord Kigakure and Lord Rokuro Mochizuki, and tell them that the Sanada family has an urgent matter, please come to Maebashi! ] 】

[Got it! 】

After Sanada Nobuyuki left, Kanamori asked:

[Fog hidden? Plenilune? These two surnames seem to belong to the ninja family, could it be that these two people are also ninjas? 】

[Well, that's right, Lord Kigakure and Lord Mochizuki are both ninjas who used to work for the Takeda family, and I have a relationship with them. 】

[Is it reliable?] What are these two capable of? 】

[Very reliable, Mochizuki is good at making ninja tools, and even the preparation of gunpowder, and the production of iron cannons, are also familiar with it, and Wu Yin is a master of using various weapons, both of them are good at listening and data analysis, I think they will be of some help to you, my lord! 】

[Then I can rest assured, thank you Sanada-sama!] 】

【Where to talk ......】......

Let's talk about the situation on Chikogoro's side.

Wise Kogoro had her hands tied behind her back and her eyes covered with a black cloth, and she could only distinguish her surroundings with her ears, and there seemed to be the sound of water dripping in the distance, which seemed to be empty, and it was damp and cold.

Strange to say, since he was tied to this place, except for not being able to see, everything else has been fine, Imai has prepared rice balls and water, has eaten and drank, and even allowed him to speak or shout loudly, but there is no response from the words.

The only pity is that the eyes and body are not free, and the wise Kogoro can feel it, and every move is within their surveillance range, even the convenience of going to the toilet, there are people who follow it.

This is where the contradiction lies, on the one hand, a high degree of freedom, and on the other hand, a real captivity.

Moreover, the most incomprehensible thing is that they threw themselves here, basically even if they didn't care, ransom or any other conditions, they didn't mention it.

Could it be that they didn't kidnap themselves for money or anything else at all?

Just when he was puzzled, outside the entrance of the cave, Imai and Takizawa, these two people were saluting a man.

This man is tall, eight and a half feet, this height, not to mention in Japan, even in Daming, who is of normal height, is quite rare. He had a meaty face, a long scar on his face, an old beard, and a fierce face, which he knew at a glance that he was not a good stubble.

[Adult.] 】

[Well, have you done everything? 】

The man's tone was not very arrogant, but because of his appearance, he still scared the two little minions.

【Office...... That's it. 】

[Well, very good, do as I said before, go and tie up an important minister of the Shibata family, who did you tie up? ] 】

[This ......]

When this question was asked, Takizawa looked at Imai, and Imai looked at Takizawa again, and in the end, Takizawa came out and answered:

[We actually...... We don't even know who he is. 】

[Huh?! 】

The man's expression sank suddenly.

What do you mean that you don't know who he is? …… Are you doing perfunctory?! 】

[No, no, no, no ......]

Takizawa was shocked, and said three [no] in a row, once the adult in front of him launched a ruthless attack, it would be light for him to take his life.

[When I was working in the city, I saw him talking and laughing with the Shibata Katsu family, and many retainers of the Shibata family respected him very much, and it seems that he must be a very important person from the Shibata family! 】

was so excited that the originally squeaky words could become very smooth.

[Oh? Does he have a good relationship with Shibata Katsuie? 】

[This...... It should be good, right...... My lord, after all, I have only been in the city for one day, and I am still a handyman, so I don't know much. 】

[Okay...... Then you should know who he is, right? 】

[His surname is wise, I don't know what his name is. 】

[Wise? 】

The man was also puzzled.

[In the roster of the Shibata family, there is no one with the surname Wise. 】

[Maybe it's a recent retainer.] 】

[I didn't even know who the other party was, so I tied him up, the two of you are really not reliable, how can you rescue Lord Zuo Majie if you go on like this?! ] 】

The man scolded loudly, and the two of them were scared into a cold sweat.

[Forget it, I'll ask him personally, who is he, if it's an insignificant guy, then just kill him.] 】

[Hi Yi. 】

[I'll just go by myself, you kneel here, I'll teach you a lesson later!] 】

【Hi Yi ......】

Imai and Takizawa glanced at each other, and both showed bitter expressions......

When he opened the black cloth in front of the [Meat Ticket], the man was a little surprised, he only felt that the person in front of him was a little familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was?

It was wise Kogoro who slowly opened his eyes.

Fortunately, the cave was relatively dark, and Akekogoro didn't feel very uncomfortable when he saw the light.

Who are you? 】

【……】

A big guy with a burly figure suddenly appeared in front of him, which surprised Akechi Kogoro as well.

[Ask you again, who are you?] 】

"You have tied me here, do you not know who I am...... Ah! 】

Before he could finish his sentence, he received a solid slap in the face.

The man said coldly:

[You just need to say your name, so much nonsense!] 】

【……】

How dare you hit me?!

To be honest, except for Akechi Mitsuhide and Oda Nobunaga, no one has dared to do this to Akechi Kogoro (Akechi Mitsuharu is also one).

A wave of anger burned in his body, and Wise Kogoro began to regret why he had to be tied up.

[My name, Akechi Kogoro.] 】

[Wise Kogoro? …… The Shibata family doesn't have a wise surname, and it's ...... I don't think I've heard this name before...... Yes!!! 】

The man who had been looking arrogant was suddenly shocked, as if he had seen something incredible.

After the astonishment, his face became so ugly and ugly.

[These two bastards! He actually tied me up with a plague god and came back! 】

He scolded Imai and Takizawa to death in his heart, these two guys, there is no hair in their mouths, and they can't do things well.

It's not good to tie anyone, you have to tie up such a guy. (To be continued.) )