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As Oda Yoshinobu had guessed, Barlow didn't really think of Oda Yoshinobu as a god at all. Although the Ainu have always lived in a very primitive state, the simplicity of being human beings does not mean that they are stupid, and if they were really so stupid, they would have been sold by the ancestors of the Oysaki family for generations.

However, for what Oda Yoshinobu said, Barlow was indeed moved. After all, if they can live a better life, who wants to stay in the deep mountains and old forests and live a hard life? And the ghostly speed of Oda Yoshinobu before also made Barlow very jealous, not to mention the heavily armed hundreds of troops.

With such sophisticated equipment, and several burly and majestic warriors among them, Barlow could tell the difference between him and those forces in the south just from the surface. At the very least, if his side fights the Oda army, Barlow doesn't think his side can win. That's why Barlow is so hesitant, because he doesn't want his people to die in vain.

Of course, if Oda Yoshinobu did not bring a better life to the Ainu, as he claimed, he tried to enslave them like the other invaders. Well, Barlow wouldn't be afraid of death.

It's just that the other patriarchs obviously don't think so, they only have hatred for the Japanese who drove them away from Honshu Island, because they are the ones who can only live the life in front of them. So they didn't have any idea at all to cooperate with Oda Yoshinobu. Moreover, they did not think that Oda Yoshinobu would be able to survive under the iron hooves of the King of Divine Horses.

"Say no more! That Oda Yoshinobu must have been trampled to death by the King of Divine Horses at this time, and the only thing we have to do now is to capture the enemy's camp before they build a good castle! Otherwise, once they build the city, we will never be able to drive them out of here again. The old man said loudly as he slapped the table.

"That's right! So decided! The others echoed the words, and no matter how much Barlow tried to persuade them, they still couldn't change their decision.

Seeing this, the old man stood up suddenly, glared at Barlow and asked in a cold tone, "Barlow, now that the other patriarchs have agreed, what about you?" Will you join us in attacking the invaders, or will you betray your people and take refuge in them in exchange for riches? ”

"Bastard! Old Kirton! Am I Barlow that kind of person?! For the sake of my people, I am willing to give everything I have! Barlow exclaimed, "I just don't want to see my people sacrifice in vain, even if I can drive them away this time, what about next time?" What about next time? ”

Barlow looked around at the crowd and questioned them loudly, "Since we came here, our people have become smaller and smaller, from hundreds of thousands in the past, to only about 100,000 now. Even so, the population has been decreasing, why? Isn't it because of lack of food, cures and medicines?! ”

"Is that why you intend to surrender to the enemy? Is the hatred of our ancestors forgotten like this? Kirton shouted angrily.

"Not bad! Old Kirton was right, the hatred of ancestors cannot be forgotten just like that! Yes, we don't have enough food, we don't know how to cure diseases, and we don't know how to cure diseases, and we are in short supply of medicinal herbs. But none of this is a reason for us to surrender to the enemy. If we can get what we want, then why didn't our ancestors do it?! Another chief stood up, his name was Tum, the second most powerful of the tribes in the vicinity.

I saw Tum pointing at Barlow and asking loudly, "Barlow, you have repeatedly persuaded us to make peace with Oda Yoshinobu, did he promise you any benefits?!" For example, if we all submit to him, you will become the king of the Ainu?! ”

"Don't spew blood!" When Barlow heard this, he immediately became angry. He slammed the table and yelled at Toom, who apparently had made Barlow feel humiliated. It's just that, in addition to Tum, there are obviously quite a few patriarchs who think so, and they sit there in silence, although they don't say a word, but their eyes tell Barlow that they think the same way.

"Ladies and gentlemen! I, Barlow, have never done anything to be sorry for my people! I dare to swear to the gods! Seeing this, Barlow said anxiously explained.

"Humph! Jinni? Could it be Yoshinobu Oda, whom you hailed as the reincarnation of a god? Tum asked with a sneer.

"You!?" When Barlow heard this, he couldn't say a word. When he said this at that time, it was just to flatter Oda Yoshinobu, and at the same time, he was really shocked by Oda Yoshinobu's speed, where did he think that he would be said by Tum now?

Sure enough, after Tum's words, the eyes of the other patriarchs looking at Barlow suddenly changed, full of disdain and anger. Obviously, they have decided that Barlow has reached a deal with Oda Yoshinobu to sell his ancestors for glory.

"Patriarchs, patriarchs, he definitely didn't sell his ancestors for glory! You must trust the patriarch! At this time, Iman, who saw that the situation did not seem to be good, hurriedly shouted, but unfortunately, no one cared about his words at all.

"Barlow! You are the most powerful patriarch of our clan in this area. So if you're willing to turn back and join us in driving out the invaders, then you're still a glorious Ainu! Kirton said in a deep voice.

"Humph! Old Kirton! What else to say to this traitor?! Just kill him! Tum snorted coldly, suddenly pulled out the bamboo knife at his waist, and slashed at Barlow quickly.

"Stop!" Kirton was shocked when he saw this, but he wanted to stop it, but it was too late. In fact, no one, including Barlow himself, would have guessed that Tum would suddenly make a move.

"Poof!" With a bang, the bamboo knife in Toom's hand had already stabbed Bato in the heart. "You ......" Barlow looked at Tum with disbelief in his eyes. Then, after Tum pulled out the bamboo knife, Barlow fell straight down.

"Toom!" Kirton looked at Tum angrily, although he was also angry that Barlow wanted to cooperate with his old enemy, but Barlow was the strongest patriarch of this generation after all. In the past, any problems between these tribes were solved by Barlow. And if there is an invasion by a hostile tribe, it is also Barlow who leads them against foreign enemies.

Well, in fact, although the Ainu have been forced to Ezo by the Japanese, in fact, they have never been at peace within. Numerous tribes occupy all parts of Ezo and invade everywhere in order to expand their territory. After all, the Ainu had lived by hunting and fishing for generations, so if the food in their territory could not feed the tribe, expanding their territory would be the only option.

Perhaps, this is the reason why Barlow is hesitant to be invited by Yoshinobu Oda? Because if this continues, the Ainu will only continue to decrease in internal friction. Unless one day a brave man leads his people to unify all the Ainu and return to Honshu, their fate will be doomed.

It's a pity that people like Barlow who have ideas are only a minority after all, and for most patriarchs, they are more concerned about their own tribe. Perhaps this is also the sorrow of the Ainu people, right? But if you think about it, isn't that true to most people in the world? Focusing only on the present and oneself rarely zooms in on the entire race and the future.

Ahem, it's far away.

When Toom killed Barlow, he didn't clash with Kirton again, "Old Kirton, you can also see that Barlow's words are everywhere for that Oda Yoshinobu, obviously he has betrayed his ancestors and thrown himself into the enemy for the sake of wealth. ”

"But you can't ...... either" Kirton was angry and wanted to scold Tum again, but as soon as he spoke, he was interrupted by Toom, "Old Kirton, I also know that I am a little reckless, but the most important thing now is to repel those invaders. After I have repelled them, I will go to the Holy Land to plead with my ancestors. ”

"This ......," Corton heard this, and for a moment he didn't know what to say, and in the end, he could only sigh, "Alas, that's all it can be." ”

"Very well, then, now Barlow's tribe will be jointly commanded by me and Old Kirton for the time being, until the enemy is repulsed, and then a new patriarch will be elected by the people of the tribe." Tum looked at the crowd and said in a deep voice.

Well, if these patriarchs can't guess Toom's intentions now, then they have been patriarchs for so many years. Only, what can they say? Barlow is dead, and Tum is the strongest tribe of them, and Toom's personal prowess has always been the strongest among them.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Toom smiled, "Good! So......" Just as Tum was about to say something more, he suddenly noticed something, and after glancing around the room, he immediately asked angrily, "Where is Iman?!" ”

"This ......" The patriarchs looked at each other, apparently not even aware of when Iman had run away. But I guess I thought I ran away while Tum was assassinating Barlow. After all, at all times, everyone's attention was on Toom's side.

"Bastard!" Tum scolded secretly, but he also knew that now was not the time to go crazy, "Old Kirton, you should be very clear about the current situation......" Tum looked at Kirton and said in a deep voice.

"I see, I'll help stabilize Barlow's people. However, this also requires the help of the patriarchs. Hearing this, Kirton said solemnly.

In this regard, everyone will naturally not disagree. Otherwise, once Ballow's people rebelled, then there would be no need for Oda Yoshinobu to do anything, and the Ainu of their generation would have solved themselves by themselves. (To be continued.) )