"Master...... This time, Mikami's eyes were round, and his face was surprised.

"I'll pay for the banquet." A slight smile appeared on the face of the half-soldier, "When it comes to savings, you are definitely not as good as me." Mikami, holding a banquet is more than enough for me. ”

The half-guards are actually retired now.

After dedicating most of his life to the Hirose Domain, he retired with honor.

After retiring, he used his private savings to build this "Sakakibara Kenkan" a few years ago, and devoted the rest of his life to teaching swordsmanship.

Before the Hanbei retired, the age was as high as 270 stones.

I've worked for most of my life, and God knows how much money Hanbei has saved now.

What's more, after the opening of the Sakakiwara Sword Museum, Hanbei still has tuition fees to collect.

However, the income from tuition fees is not high.

Hanbei's original intention in opening the sword hall was not to make money, but to carry forward the new genre created by his brother.

So in order to have more people able to come and study, the half-guard lowered the tuition fee very low.

It's so low that even a person like Ogata who is struggling to make ends meet can afford tuition.

Regarding Hanbei's words, Mikami seemed to want to say something more.

And the half-guard sensed Mikami's intention in advance, quickly raised his hand to stop it, and then continued:

"Mikami, there is no need to say much."

"As a master, I attended this banquet, and as a result, all the money for this banquet was paid by the disciples—if this kind of thing was spread, I would be made fun of by others."

"Just take it as a chance for the master and me not to lose face, and throw all the costs of holding the banquet to me with peace of mind."

Since the half-guards have talked about this, Mikami is embarrassed to force it again.

After respectfully thanking the half-guards, Mikami looked at the disciples in front of him again.

"I'm looking for a time when everyone is free to hold a feast! Will you all be free tomorrow night? Mikami said in a loud voice.

"I'm idle every night."

"I'll have time tomorrow night."

"No...... A couple of us have work to do tomorrow night......"

……

The vast majority of people will be available tomorrow night, but a small number will not have time tomorrow night.

Seeing that not everyone will have time tomorrow night, Mikami shouted again:

"And the night after tomorrow? Will everyone have time the night after tomorrow? ”

"I can."

"I can't...... I've already made an appointment to have a drink with the others the night after tomorrow......"

"Why aren't you available tomorrow or the day after tomorrow......?"

……

It's the same as just now, but the vast majority of people are still free the night after tomorrow, and a small number of people are not.

Mikami was not discouraged or helpless.

Shouted again:

"And what about the night after tomorrow?"

"I can the night after tomorrow."

"I'll have time the night after tomorrow."

"As long as there are no emergencies, I'll be fine the night after tomorrow."

……

This time, everyone's voices finally unified.

Seeing that he had finally found a day when everyone was free, Mikami's face finally showed a little joy.

"Good!" Mikami smiled, "Then set the time for the banquet to be held in the evening of the day after tomorrow!" ”

The time and place for the banquet have been decided.

There is only one last thing left undecided.

That is, where to buy the food and drinks for the banquet.

"Where are we going to buy drinks and food?" One of the disciples asked.

"If you can, of course, you'll have to find a store that can sell us as cheaply as possible." Another disciple answered.

"How about the izakaya that we usually go to?"

"You're stupid...... The izakaya we usually go to is so expensive that it's not worth it to buy there. ”

……

For this problem, Mikami is actually also distressed.

Because Mikami doesn't have any good ways to buy food and drinks.

At this moment, Ogata, who had not spoken since just now, spoke out at this time:

"That...... I know the proprietress of an izakaya very well...... If we look for her, she will probably sell us food and drinks cheaply......"

……

……

Hirose Domain, Ryuya.

"Welcome...... ah! Ogata-sama! ”

"Good afternoon, Miss Afu." Ogata smiled at Afu in front of him, "I brought some friends here today." Is Miss Misaki here? ”

With that, Ogata turned to the side, revealing Mikami who was following him closely.

When Ogata refers to the "familiar izakaya proprietress lady", he is referring to Aki.

Although due to injury, he can't come to the house as a "security guard" for the time being.

But for more than a month, Ogata still came to see Misaki and Fuku as a "friend" from time to time.

After learning that Misaki is now on the second floor of the flowing house, Obu asks Afu to invite Misaki down.

After Misaki went downstairs and had a brief greeting with her, O helped Mikami and Misaki introduce themselves to each other, and then Mikami, who was a good mouthman, told the purpose of their visit.

After learning that Mikami and the others planned to buy them a batch of food and drinks for the banquet, Misaki said happily:

"No problem! I have a wide range of food and drinks here! You've got it all! I'll sell it to you at the cheapest price. ”

Speaking of this, Asaki paused.

Then he changed to a half-joking tone and continued:

"But—I can't just sell it to you at cost, and I'm going to make some money from you."

"Hahaha." Mikami laughed heartily a few times, "No problem! We'd appreciate it if you offered to sell it to us cheaper! ”

Seeing that the business with the flow house was so happily closed, a smile involuntarily appeared on Ogata's face.

- Feast......

Ogata thought about it carefully and realized that he hadn't attended any banquets since he came to the Edo period.

Every day lives a life that is both regular and somewhat boring.

The thought of having a feast to celebrate his imminent recovery from his injuries and his certificate of forgiveness the day after tomorrow filled Ogata's heart like a summer cloud.

……

……

That night—

Hirose Domain, Kuranaga's mansion, Kuranaga's room.

"Xuan'an." Kuranaga said to a middle-aged strong man kneeling in front of him, "How is Ogata-kun's recovery from his injuries?" ”

The middle-aged strong man who was kneeling in front of Cang Yong, that is, Xuan An, gave Cang Yong a slight salute, and replied:

"Ogata-kun's injury is recovering well, and according to my estimate, it will take about another 2 days or so, Ogata-kun's body will be able to recover as before."

"Hmm." Kuranaga nodded slightly, "Okay." During this time, I have worked hard for you. ”

With that, Cang Yongzheng sat up and bowed to Xuan An in front of him.

"My lord, you're serious."

After the two continued to greet each other for a while, Cang Yong temporarily invited Xuan An out.

As soon as Xuan An left Cangyong's room, a dark shadow suddenly descended from the roof in front of Cangyong.

"My lord."

With skillful movements, the flying ape jumped from the ceiling of Kuranaga's room, and then knelt down on one knee in front of Kuranaga.

"Flying Ape." After the flying ape appeared in front of him, Kuranaga immediately said, "How? My lord, is there anything else he is doing today? ”