After Hidemitsu finished talking with Hideie, his gaze moved to the two in the center of the dueling arena again. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

However, it seems to be over. Because the old man came forward and took away the wooden knives of the two of them, and handed them back.

"How's it going, Xiuzong, it's over?"

Hidemitsu stepped forward and asked Hidemune, who had just taken the wakicha back from his waist.

"It's a draw. The old man decided that they were a draw. ”

The old man who was collecting the wooden knife on the side answered Xiuguang's question instead of Xiuzong.

"Oh? It's actually a draw? ”

Xiuguang was surprised and intrigued at the same time. Because Xiuzong is very good in terms of strength and momentum, and according to what the old man said before, Xiuzong practiced kendo with him very hard. He thought Xiuzong would win. Such a Xiuzong actually only tied with Xiugao, which couldn't help but make Xiuguang praise Xiugao.

"Your Highness, even if it's me Xiuzong, I have to admit it...... That woman, indeed......"

Xiuzong bit his lip rarely, acknowledging the strength of the other party. At the same time, his eyes revealed a strong unwillingness.

"It's rare that you would compliment your peers."

Xiuguang patted him on the shoulder and comforted him.

Xiuzong walked slowly to Xiugao, who was sorting out his clothes. Xiugao stared at him with wary eyes.

“…… You're really strong, and I was rude before...... I'm so sorry! ”

Xiuguang looked surprised, because he didn't expect Xiuzong to apologize to Xiugao. Xiugao was also a little panicked by Xiuzong's sudden apology, and he didn't know how to react with an expression on his face.

"No...... I've had rude times before, so I'm going to apologize to you too, I'm sorry. ”

Xiugao stopped what he was doing and turned to Nod to Xiuzong in apology.

Xiuguang was very happy to see this harmonious scene.

"Xiuzong has also grown."

Xiuzong, who used to raise a knife to cut when he disagreed, was able to know his mistake and apologize, which made Xiuguang appreciate it.

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……

After finishing all the affairs on the old man's side, Hidemitsu and the three returned to Osaka Castle.

And Tsuranosuke and Tsukichiyo stayed with the old man to learn kendo for the time being.

The atmosphere in Toyotomi's home doesn't seem to be very good today.

After Hidemitsu returned, he didn't see his mother, Mrs. Yodo, and heard the maid say that she had gone to a meeting with her retainers.

The elder brother Hideyori was not in the room, and he should be participating in the meeting.

"Your Highness, what's going on today? How do you feel that the atmosphere is weird, like something big has happened. ”

After returning to Xiuguang's room, Xiuzong asked suspiciously.

"Well, that's right. The Tokugawa family had already spread the news. ”

"Ah, it's the Xiu family's escape."

Xiuguang didn't care about taking off the wakicha around his waist and placing it on the knife holder.

"I heard it just now when I was passing by, and it was an envoy from the Tokugawa family. It seems that there is suspicion about the incident of the accidental death of the Hideya-sama, so I hope that our Toyotomi family will cooperate in the search for the thief who committed this incident. ”

"What?! Your Highness, this is a provocation to the Toyotomi family, isn't this an allusion that we are the murderers of this matter! ”

"Calm, Xiuzong. The Tokugawa family must not have conclusive evidence to prove that the Toyotomi family did it, after all, the Wind Demon ninjas have used all the elite personnel. Therefore, at this time, the attitude of the Toyotomi family towards them sending an envoy to inquire about this matter is very important. ”

Xiuguang thought for a moment and continued:

"Ieyasu guess that's what he wants to investigate. Although they could not use conclusive evidence to indicate that the Toyotomi family was behind the incident, they could certainly guess something by some means. ”

The scheming old fox Tokugawa Ieyasu would never simply believe that this was just a robbery and murder, and he would definitely keep thinking about all aspects like himself, and then come up with all kinds of possible results, and confirm them one by one. Xiuguang thought to himself.

"Your Highness, what should we do then? The Tokugawa family must not be allowed to search! If you find out, it's over. ”

"We don't really have to worry about it."

“…… Huh? Not necessary? ”

"yes. This will pass safely, trust me. ”

"Your Highness, why?

"If you try to think about it, according to the consistent style of my mother and Lord Ohno, the Toyotomi family didn't do anything, and the Tokugawa family actually came to the door, which is obviously a provocation and suspicion of the Toyotomi family, haven't they always sternly rejected the Tokugawa family's request, and this time it is estimated that the result is the same as before."

"yes, that's what I'm worried about."

"The reason why Ieyasu sent someone over to say this is to find out if the Toyotomi family planned this incident. He must have known that if it had nothing to do with the Toyotomi family, his mother would definitely refuse his request. On the contrary, if we agree to his request, it is really wrong. Regardless of this, the Tokugawa family may dispel their suspicions about the Hideya-sama incident, and that is the best result. ”

Hidemitsu said his rough inference, thinking that this matter should be so natural.

"Haha, then I'm relieved. Speaking of which, Your Highness, are you really not going to continue to learn kendo from the old man? ”

Xiuzong noticed that Xiuguang hadn't gone to the old man's place to learn kendo for a long time, so he asked.

"Probably. Now it's just a matter of swinging a knife as one of the exercises to exercise your body. After all, the old man said before that I might be more suitable for learning kyudo. ”

"Huh? Has Your Highness ever used a bow? I've barely seen it. ”

"Of course there is, you went to the old man to practice kendo when I was practicing, of course I don't know. Although I can't hold a big bow yet, it's just that. Why don't I take you to see it next time, it's Lord Yoshiharu Rokkaku who is the archery teacher for me and my brother. ”

"Haha, okay, let me see His Highness's technique."

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……

Just as Hidemitsu thought, the Tokugawa family's request was fiercely rejected by Lady Yodo, and the envoy sent by the Tokugawa family had to silently return to Fushimi Castle and report the Toyotomi family's reply to Ieyasu.

"That's right, I've worked hard for you, go down."

After the envoy withdrew, Ieyasu called Masanobu.

"Zhengxin, I didn't expect this to be the result. What do you think about this? ”

Ieyasu irritably threw the letter on the desk to the ground, a little helpless.

"General, please don't be impatient, if you get angry because of this, it's not worth it."

Zhengxin was leisurely, he rubbed his hands and said:

"Since the Toyotomi family has already replied like this, it means that it is very likely that it is not them. However, it is also possible to pretend to be. ”

"Masasib, I don't think that with the IQ of the woman and child in Osaka Castle, I would be able to think of this."

"Then there's nothing to doubt about it. It's possible that someone behind the Toyotomi family did it, but now we have no way of knowing the inside story. ”

"yes. So be it. Inform the Iga Harmony Association that the investigation will not stop. ”

Ieyasu sighed and closed the fan he was fanning.

"Yes, I see. By the way, Lord Shogun, there is something to reflect on the Iga Harmony Association. ”

"What's the matter?"

"It's about the leader of the Iga Kinkokai Society, the third generation of Hattori Hanzo Masasa. It was this person who acted more rudely, so it caused some people within the Harmony Association to be dissatisfied. It seems to be a prelude to intensifying recently. ”

"Then let people deal with it immediately, and by the way, tell him to do it well, let him learn the way of doing things that have passed away, and don't make things bigger. By the way, and after the work is done, bury the three bodies for a while, so as not to be spoken by the world. ”

"Yes, the subordinates will order it immediately."

Zhengxin then retired. Ieyasu was left alone in the room, silently sorting out the pile of letters that he had just thrown to the ground.