Chapter Seventy-One: Preparations for the Journey

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Early in the morning, Tsuru Nosuke was called over by Hidemitsu.

"In the end...... What's the matter...... Toyotomi-sama......"

Wind Demon Tsuru Nosuke, who was still immersed in his sleep, replied in a daze.

This adult is too weird, isn't it?

This is Tsuranosuke's general impression of the master Hidemitsu.

is obviously younger than himself, but he gives people a steady and mature impression.

Moreover, many whimsical plans are often proposed, which really surprises Tsuranosuke.

However, the adult's plan succeeded every time.

Tsuru Nosuke scratched his head, thinking that sure enough, his own adults still have strength.

It's a pity that I can't see through this adult's heart at all. What are you thinking about adults who always have a calm and indifferent expression?

"Well...... In short, Toyotomi-sama is indeed an extraordinary person...... Right? ”

This is what the teacher Irizawa Shinnai often told him. The teacher seems to have a lot of respect for Toyotomi-sama.

Since the teacher said so, Tsuranosuke also agreed with the teacher's statement.

However, this adult treats people very well. He never abused his brothers and sisters, but often gave them delicious food.

"I heard from the teacher that my father, my father, and their former master, the Hojo family, were not like that. It seems that the clan often treats his father and them as subordinates. ”

This is some gossip that his sister Tsukichiyo once told him.

"Although we ninjas are indeed beings like subordinates, this is too much."

Tsukichiyo muttered this sentence with a look of displeasure.

"Sure enough, it's better than now!"

Both Tsurunosuke and Tsukichiyo thought so. Maybe the teacher Irizawa Shinnai thinks the same way.

To be honest, when they first escaped from Edo Edo Castle, they were really worried about their livelihood every day.

Although the old man of the sword hero once said that he could help them, with the resolute character of the teacher, he still rejected the old man's charity-like behavior.

Now, they not only eat enough every day, but they also eat well.

So the most grateful is none other than Irizawa Shinnai, who loves Tsuru no Suke and Tsukichiyo.

The conversation turned back to Tsuranosuke in Osaka Castle.

Now Tsurunosuke is in Hidemitsu's room.

"Tsurunosuke, it's a very important thing to come to you today."

Looking at Hidemitsu's serious eyes and tone, Tsuru Nosuke couldn't help but sit up straight.

"Toyotomi-sama, what's important?"

"Actually, in the next period of time, I'm going to trouble you to be my shadow warrior again."

"Huh? Only this thing? ”

Tsuranosuke is strange. Isn't it just to be a shadow warrior?,I used to be a master when I went to Kishu.。

"Tsurunosuke, this is not as good as the last time I was in Kishu."

Xiuguang patted him on the shoulder with some annoyance.

"Actually, this time I asked you to be a shadow warrior, not just for a few days like when I went to Kishu."

"Not a few days? That's ten days? ”

"Nope. It's probably going to be a few months. ”

"Eh?!!"

Tsurunosuke exclaimed.

"How many, how many months? Where are you going, my lord? ”

"Hmm...... Kyushu. ”

"Alas?!!"

Tsuranosuke stared at his master, Hidemitsu, who was glancing apologetically at him, and couldn't understand what he was talking about for a moment.

"Anyway, that's it, we're going to Kyushu, and it might take a long time. Can you do it? ”

"Hmm...... Well, my lord, let me think about ......"

Tsuranosuke looked left and right in distress.

"Your Excellency...... With my ninjutsu...... There's a good chance you'll be exposed...... I'm not good at disguise. ”

"Ah, that's right...... Now it's a problem......"

"The last time you went to Kishu, you were short, so you were able to barely fool around...... But this time it's different......"

Listening to Tsuunosuke's statement of facts, Hidemitsu shook his head with some distress.

"What the hell should I do...... Tsuunosuke can't help you, so it's going to be difficult......"

"Yes, yes!"

Tsuru no Suke, who suddenly thought of something, had an idea and stood up.

"Do you want to ask Mr. Irisawa? Maybe the teacher's disguise skills are superb! ”

"Oh! I almost forgot that there was also Irisawa. Xiuzong! It's still long! Let's get there now. ”

"I see! Your Highness! ”

"Yes, Your Highness."

Hidemune and Shocho, who had been listening, nodded, and walked out with Hidemitsu and Tsurunosuke.

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"Eh, Toyotomi-sama...... Are you going to Kyushu......"

Irizawa was a little strange when he learned about Hidemitsu's request.

"And ...... Why do you want to bring Ukita-sama with you? ”

"Yes, this time the Xiu family must appear."

The Xiu family simply bowed his head and agreed.

"As long as it is requested by His Royal Highness Xiuguang, my Xiu family will definitely go to the soup for His Highness!"

"No...... It's not that serious......"

Xiuguang muttered as he looked up and down at Xiujia's face.

"Nana, Shang Chang, do you think that if the Lord Xiu family follows us like this, will he be discovered?"

"Your Highness, definitely. Ukita-sama used to be one of the important ministers of the Toyotomi family, and many daimyo and famous people have seen Ukita-sama's face with their own eyes. It's dangerous. ”

Shang Chang thought for a while and replied.

"Ah, that's exactly what I think. Then the need for transfiguration is even greater......"

Xiuguang nodded.

"So, Irisawa, do you know how to disguise?"

"I'm sorry...... My lord, although I am one of the most skilled ninjas in the Wind Demon Ninja, I ...... I don't know much about disguise......"

"Huh...... Not even Kitazawa. ”

Seeing Irizawa finish speaking apologetically, Xiuguang sighed in disappointment.

Although Irizawa was sorry that he couldn't help at first, he immediately thought of something.

"Toyotomi-sama, although I can't do it, do you need to contact Ishimaru in Edo?"

"Does Ishimaru do disguise techniques?"

"Ishimaru is good at things like stealth, detection, and tracking. So he might be good at that. ”

"Okay, Irisawa, I'll trouble you to contact him, as soon as possible, time waits for no one."

"Yes, my subordinates know."

"By the way, last time I promised to grant them samurai status if the Edo riots were successful. I almost forgot about it. Irisawa, by the way. ”

"My lord, actually, if this matter, Ishimaru would have replied to me long before the incident began."

"Eh, so confident, worthy of the wind demons."

Hidemitsu appreciates Ishimaru's confidence.

"So, has he already chosen a new name?"

"Yes. He renamed himself Hikaricho, and his full name was Ishimaru Keihachiro Mitsucho. It is said that he wants to take Toyotomi-sama's word 'light' to be biased. ”

"Haha, yes. Yes, I gave permission. ”

Hidemitsu was very satisfied with the new name Ishimaru had taken, and praised it with a smile.

"Well, so be it. Irisawa, this matter is very important to my Toyotomi family, please. ”

Xiuguang stood up, curled the corners of his mouth, looked down at Irizawa, and said in a lofty tone.

"If your subordinates understand, you will definitely complete the task."

Iris nodded and looked up respectfully at the young lord with a strange sparkle in his eyes.