After Ching Hai and Isan have everything in order. At noon on the 4th day of February in the 11th year www.biquge.info of Keicho (1606), Hidemitsu and his entourage officially boarded the ship, set sail from the port of Takasu, and began their journey to Hakata Port in Chikuzen Province, Kitakyushu.

Starting from Takasu, they passed through Harima Sea, Shodoshima, and the Geiyo Islands during a seven-day sea voyage before reaching Hakata Port, and finally reached Hakata Port in the depression of Chukuzen Province after finally passing through the Shimonoseki Strait.

Originally, Hidemitsu really wanted to go to Itsukushima to see the famous Itsukushima Shrine. However, due to the consideration of time and efficiency, it was decided not to go. Get down to business first, and then have fun, this is Xiuguang's rule. As for Itsukushima Shrine, it's never too late to see it when you go back.

So, on the afternoon of February 11, before the sun was setting in the west, they officially arrived at Hakata and docked at the port.

After a long voyage, Xiuguang and his party were a little tired.

Qinghai and Yi San seem to have long been accustomed to the days at sea, and the wind, waves and fatigue of this trip have not changed. Hideya and Irizawa Shinnai are also adults who have seen the world, and they don't have much reaction to this kind of trip, which is really not long.

And Xiuguang and Xiuzong, two children who have already been subdued but are really not adults, are very tired and flustered about this.

Although Hidemitsu had taken a ship from Osaka Prefecture to Kagoshima Prefecture on the route of the Seto Inland Sea before, it was also a modern ship, not fast, but stable, and it was not comparable to the Sekibune of the Warring States period. So now he looked a little dizzy and a little unpleasant after seven days of sitting on the rickety ship.

And Xiuzong, a guy born in the Tohoku region, has never been on a boat since he was born. In the past, I only walked a very long way from Mutsu to Osaka Castle when I was a child, but it was only by land. So, now not only did Xiuzong's face not look good, but he also felt a little flustered about the long voyage.

After arriving at Hakata Port, Hidemune, who trembled and stepped off the ship, almost gave up the moment his feet stepped on the solid land.

"Your Highness, Your Highness...... I always feel ...... I want to throw up......"

It seems that the seasickness is also quite severe.

"Hey, are the young masters so poor in physical fitness now!"

Seeing Xiuzong's embarrassed appearance, Ching Hae teased him like a child.

"I think back then, when we were the same year as you, we weren't as weak as you are now, haha!"

"Noisy, noisy......"

Xiuzong, who was teased by Ching Hai, who was almost sixty years older than him, was a little annoyed and angry.

Qinghai is already an old man who looks to be in his seventies, but he likes to laugh like a child, and has the same strength and energy as a young man. That's a strange person, isn't it?

Compared with his brother Qinghai, his younger brother Yisan is relatively less conspicuous, and he has fewer words, and he usually does the work behind the scenes and takes care of logistics. It's a backing for down-to-earth work.

Looking at these two old brothers with very different personalities but a particularly good relationship, no one would feel uncomfortable standing together, but rather a very harmonious atmosphere.

Hidemitsu jumped off the boat and stepped on the land of the port.

Although he was still a little dizzy, Xiuguang had slowly recovered in a short period of time.

Speaking of which, in the past, his body was really weak and he was easily cold, let alone imagine a long voyage like now. It's a far cry from a few years ago. Since he became accustomed to training his body and honing his mind by learning kendo and kyudo, his body has become healthier day by day.

"Thank you very much, you agreed to escort us here."

After Xiuguang got off the boat, he first politely thanked Qinghai and Yisan.

"No thanks, boy. Since Xiaosuke asked us, it should be. ”

Izo waved his hand calmly, indicating that he didn't need any special thanks.

"Haha, it's the first time we've seen a kid your age run around after living for so long."

Qinghai laughed a few times, expressing his interest in this.

"Well, anyway, we brothers haven't been to Boduo for a long time. I guess I'll be staying here in the near future. So, if you're done, come and find us on the ship at Hakata Port, and when the time comes, you can be sent directly back to Himeji Takasu. ”

"No, no, it's too much trouble for you!"

Xiuguang was a little flattered by this. Because he didn't expect that when he went back, Ching Hai also promised to escort them back. Qinghai tied the hemp rope that tied the ship with a big grin, and said with a smile:

"It's okay, it's okay! Anyway, we want to have a little fun in Hakata. Besides, we're pretty idle, so let's go out and have some fun, and then send you back. That's it! Don't be polite to us old men haha! ”

Qinghai didn't mind these trivial things at all, and said so generously.

Seeing this, Xiuguang no longer had a good excuse. It would have been nice if someone could have escorted them on the return trip. So, since Ching Hai has said so, let's agree with gratitude.

"Then in Shimoyoshibei, thank you to Your Excellency Qinghai and Your Excellency Yisan. This kindness will definitely be repaid in the future. So, don't leave it at all. ”

Xiuguang didn't say any more polite words. After solemnly thanking him, he immediately left Hakata Port with Hidemune, Irizawa Shinnai, and Hideya, who were still in a state of drowsy.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, aren't we going to stay in Hakata for a while? Isn't it a good place to stop here? ”

Just as they were about to leave Hakata Port, Hidemune, who had just recovered from seasickness, put his arm on Irizawa's shoulder and asked with some puzzlement.

"Nope. We're going to go to Autumn Moon City first. ”

After getting off the boat to eat and drink, Xiuguang regained his strength and is now in good spirits.

"Huh? Autumn Moon City? ”

"That's right. Actually, before this trip, I had already troubled the ninja of the Wind Demon to find a way to send a letter. ”

"Huh? Sending a letter to Autumn Moon City? ”

Xiuzong was frightened by Hidemitsu's words,

"Akizuki City is under the control of the Kuroda family! Why do you need to send a letter? ”

"Calm down."

Xiuguang immediately knocked on Xiuzong's head, a little helpless.

"I didn't say it was someone who sent the letter to the Kuroda family."

"Huh? Who's that? ”

"You idiot."

Looking at Xiuzong's bewildered expression, Xiuguang held his forehead.

"What we're looking for is Lord Akashi Junto, who was sheltered in the Kuroda family after the Battle of Sekigahara."