Hearing the word "Wind Demon", Xiuzong and Shang Chang were very shocked. Pen~Fun~Pavilion www.biquge.info Xiuguang had already guessed their identities before, so he just nodded and didn't react much.

"My name is Irizawa Shinnai...... Since he was a child, he has been serving the fifth-generation Wind Demon Kotaro-sama. ”

The middle-aged man took off the turban he had been wearing on his head and began to introduce the situation.

And these two children ...... Tsurunosuke and Tsukichiyo are twins born to Kotaro-sama in his later years. I was ordered to be their ninjutsu teacher. ”

A smile of pity appeared on the usually expressionless stiff face of Irizawa Kanai. He gently stroked the heads of the siblings.

Although Hidemitsu was not surprised by the fact that they were Wind Demons, when he heard that the brother and sister who were following them this morning were actually the children of Kotaro, the leader of the Wind Demon Ninja Clan, even Hidemitsu was startled and couldn't help but ask.

"Irizawa Shinai, they're actually the children of Lord Wind Demon Kotaro? I've never heard of Kotaro-sama having an heir. ”

"These two children are the illegitimate children of Kotaro-sama and the amorous woman of Edo after the Hojo family was destroyed by the Toyotomi family and was beaten as a thief by Taiko Hideyoshi. Kotaro-sama doesn't seem to want the two children to be involved in the world of ninjas and thieves...... That's why I only ordered me to teach them ninjutsu, and didn't take them back to raise them by myself. ”

"Alas...... Parents are always affectionate. ”

Hidemitsu sighed, and Irisawa Shinnai continued.

"Later, the power of our wind demons in Edo grew...... The conflict with the Koga ninjas, who originally belonged to the Kai Takeda family, became more and more intense. That Koga ninja, Takasaka Shinnai...... We were reported to the Tokugawa family...... Therefore, Kotaro-sama was also arrested and executed for this. ”

When Takasaka Shinnai was mentioned, Irizawa Shinnai's whole body trembled with resentment.

“…… In fact, if it was only Takasaka Shinnai, the Tokugawa family would not have been able to catch Kotaro-sama at all...... It's just that there is a traitor named Shoji Shinai in our Wind Demon...... He colluded with the Tokugawa family to design for Kotaro-sama to be arrested, and then he actually wanted to capture Tsurunosuke and Tsukichiyo...... In order to ask for credit from the Tokugawa family...... Although I took the two children away with some ninjas who were loyal to Kotaro-sama and escaped, Tsuranosuke and Tsukichiyo's mother died at the hands of the Tokugawa family......"

Irizawa bit her chapped lips, her eyes filled with resentment towards the traitor.

"That traitor Shoji...... I'm still serving at the foot of the Tokugawa family...... I will never forgive him......"

The old man also helped Irizawa Shinnai explain the situation at that time.

"The old man happened to be in Edo at the time, and he happened to meet Irizawa and them, who were being urgently pursued by the Tokugawa family, so they let them escape with them at the cost of agreeing to one of the old man's requests. Later, for various reasons, the old man temporarily hired him, and then it was the current situation that His Royal Highness Xiuguang saw. ”

Xiuguang listened, nodded, and expressed his belief.

"Irisawa Shinei, how many of you are there besides you and their brothers and sisters who have escaped from the wind demons now?"

"At that time, only a dozen people escaped with me...... Most of them died in the Tokugawa family's arrest and escorting Tsurunosuke Tsuru-no-Suke Tsukichiyo on the way. ”

"yes, I see."

In the eyes of the remnants of the Wind Demons, who were originally loyal to Kotaro Wind, the traitor Shoji Shinnai and the enemy ninja Takasaka Shinnai who reported them were enemies that must be killed, and the Tokugawa family, who killed the leader Kotaro, were also extremely hateful forces. And the biggest enemy of the Toyotomi family is the Tokugawa family. The interests of both parties are the same.

"Irazawa Shinnai, let's do it, the Toyotomi family is hiring you now, it's only temporary, I know that your greatest wish is to return to Sagami Province and revive the Wind Demons, so I won't let you serve for a lifetime, and after we destroy the enemies of Tokugawa and you, the contract will end. But until then, the rest of your Wind Demon Ninjas will have to be used by me to help us gather information and carry out various tasks. But don't worry, the money and rewards will definitely be given to you, and I will never treat the heroes badly. ”

Xiuguang took a pen and wrote down the contract on paper. He was still a little uneasy when he saw that Irisawa, so he added another one.

"I will definitely guarantee the safety of Tsuranosuke and Tsukichiyo, and all their needs will also be funded by our Toyotomi family."

Hidemitsu wrote his name on the contract and pressed his fingerprint.

Irizawa Jinai solemnly accepted the contract and saluted Hidemitsu.

From now on, the contract of employment between the Toyotomi family and the Wind Demon Remnants was officially established.

After a detailed inquiry, Hidemitsu decided to pay for the Wind Demon Ninjas to build a new mansion next to the old man's house, so that the Wind Demon Ninjas, who had been displaced since their escape from Edo, could live, and it was also convenient for Hidemitsu and the others to contact them.

Although Hidemitsu is doing all these things without the help of his brother Hideyori and his mother, Mrs. Yodo, he has not received financial support from the Toyotomi family. But Hidemitsu has received a lot of gifts and rewards since he was a child, and he is not a person who likes to spend money indiscriminately, so over time, he has a lot of money in his hands, which is enough to pay the wind demon ninjas.

As for Tsuranosuke and Tsukichiyo, Hidemitsu hopes that they can hide by their side at any time, protect their safety, and hone their ninja skills by the way.

Although this move felt like they were being held hostage, Xiuguang had to do it in order to be on the safe side.

Although Irisawa was a little hesitant at first, he agreed after Tsurunosuke and Tsukichiyo themselves agreed.

After everything was negotiated, Xiuguang began to cut to the chase without further ado.

"Then, since everything has been discussed, I'll hurry up and get down to business."

Xiuguang spread out a piece of paper and wrote down the goal and location on it.

"What I want you to do this time is to rescue the Ukita Hide-sama who was imprisoned by the Tokugawa family at Kunoji Temple in Suruga Kunikuno."

"Ukita...... Is it the one in the Battle of Sekigahara? ”

"Yes. That's all we know now, so I'd like you to go and find out the details of the situation over there, and then find a way to hide the Tokugawa family's Iga ninja and rescue the Hide-sama. ”

"I see...... I'm going to gather my men right now and get ready to set out to investigate...... But I hope you remember that I am only the temporary leader of the Wind Demon, and one of Tsurunosuke and Tsukichiyo will take over this position sooner or later...... So, I hope you will treat both of them well. ”

"Well, I'm not going to break my word."

Irizawa Shinnai reminded Hidemitsu again that he hoped to take care of the brother and sister. Xiuguang nodded and agreed.

"Let me take my leave, then...... Tsurunosuke, Tsukichiyo, you guys, follow Toyotomi-sama well...... The teacher will go back as soon as he goes. ”

"Old, Teacher ......"

"Tsukichiyo, I'll wait for you to come back......"

Irizawa touched the heads of the brothers and sisters wordlessly, and then turned to leave.