"Honestly. When I learned that the World Bank of Fox Barth's house had been attacked, I thought that you had made it your last journey to Beijing. ”

Dark sewers.

Higashinohara stood in the middle, lowering his gaze slightly, and not far in front of him, a middle-aged man with his back to him turned around with a smile, shrugged his shoulders and said, "But it seems that I guessed the wrong ending." ”

Around the two stood a circle of people who looked like middle-aged men, dressed in dark green military coats, and each of them almost put their hands on the place where they could draw their weapons in an instant.

It seemed that as long as the smiling middle-aged man made a gesture, they would instantly rush up and draw their swords.

Higashinohara still lowered his eyelids and did not raise his head, but he felt the similar emotions of "hatred" and "hatred" in the eyes of these people very clearly in his heart.

He understands the emotions of these people very well.

In the case of Higashinohara himself, if someone kills several commanders of his own revolutionary army, and sabotages the plan for the formation of a "federal state" that they have been preparing for more than half a year, I am afraid that at this moment it will be more than just "hatred" and "hatred".

Thinking of this, Higashinohara looked up at the middle-aged man standing opposite.

The other party was wearing a dark green coat, but his familiar eyebrows and eyes did not have the coldness and fierceness of his deputy military commander's younger brother seen in the White Swan Harbor warehouse.

It is full of gentle and polite atmosphere, and unconsciously makes people feel a sense of trust from the heart.

Higashinohara certainly doesn't have this illusion.

At the moment, there was only vigilance in his heart.

After all, in the battle of White Swan Harbor, he stabbed Simon, the "Dawn Mentor" of the Western Army. Bardi - the younger brother of the middle-aged man in front of him.

In the face of blood enemies, he can be happy and angry, and it can only be said that the man in front of him must have an extraordinary city and heart.

"I know exactly who you are."

Higashinohara stood quietly in the midst of the crowd, paused, and continued in a soft tone,

"You know very well who I am, so I don't think we need to talk.

And

I don't seem to be welcome here either. ”

After saying this,

Higashinohara's gaze did not show the slightest emotion, and he stared at the middle-aged man in front of him with great calm.

Okumura. Bardi.

The commander of the Western Army, the most powerful of the five armies of the East, West, South, South, and Central of the Dawn Revolutionary Army, is the real ruler of power, and has been active all year round in the Kyoto City area, which can be called the most dangerous "revolutionary zone" in the world.

The strength is unfathomable.

For most people, the more familiar one in the Western Army of the Dawn Revolutionary Army is Simon, who is known as the "Dawn Mentor". Bardi, little known about his brother Okumura. Bardi's real looks.

But today, for some reason, the mysterious man in front of him did not hide his appearance in front of Higashinohara - even if Higashinohara was still wearing the clown mask on his face at the moment.

Hearing the words of Higashinohara, Okumura. Baldi looked at Higashinohara with a smile and said gently, "I like to talk to smart people, and since you know who we are, I think you should understand where their anger comes from." ”

Speaking of this, the commander of the Western Army of the Dawn Revolutionary Army paused, glanced at Higashinohara deeply, and suddenly said with a wry smile, "During this time, you have really caused us a lot of trouble. ”

"I've never liked to cause trouble."

Higashinohara looked at the other party and said in a light tone, "But if your so-called 'trouble' refers to the matter of White Swan Harbor, I'm sorry, I don't think it's any 'trouble', I just solved some careerists dressed in revolutionary righteousness." ”

His voice was neither light nor heavy,

But the voice fell,

But suddenly the people around him, who were originally very unsightly, and everyone in the Dawn Revolutionary Army glared at him angrily.

Higashinohara completely ignored these angry glances, lowered his eyelids again, and said softly, "Sure enough, is the conversation just a façade?" ”

His voice was soft, and the Dawn Revolutionary Army soldiers around him were brainwashed no matter how deep they were.

At this moment, I couldn't help but feel a sudden shock in my heart, and an inexplicable chill swelled up.

"I think. Your Excellency is misunderstood. ”

At this time, the commander of the Western Army, Okumura. But Bardy spoke again, and said with a faint smile on his face:

"Although the White Swan Harbor incident also caused serious damage to our plans, the trouble I just mentioned was not that one

As you can see,

We are now evacuating Shangjing. ”

The middle-aged man spread his hands, and there was some helplessness in his tone.

Higashinohara's heart moved slightly when he heard this.

The reason why these people evacuated like rats in the sewers at dawn and met him halfway is probably because they had a premonition that a round of purge would be launched in Shangjing next.

And the reason why this is so is naturally because of what he has done in Shangjing in the past two days.

The seriousness of this incident is far greater than any previous one, and what Higashinohara did was tantamount to walking in front of the celestial beings in public and picking up the palm of his hand with a big ear scraper.

Hurt!

It hurts hotly!

The pain of losing face!

And although the events of the past two days have nothing to do with the Dawn Revolutionary Army that has been active underground in Shangjing for many years, they will definitely be affected by the pond fish if they are really cleaned

It may even have been arrested quite a few people.

After all, the black-robed enforcement team of the Shangjing Security Department and the Adjudication Department mobilized so many people to search and arrest with all their might, and even if Dongnohara was not caught after a search, he had to catch some people to go back to have an explanation, and the fishing guy will never be in the air force.

Commander of the Western Army of the Dawn Revolutionary Army, Okumura. Bardy stared at the enemy in front of him who had killed his blood relative, but there was a hint of appreciation in his eyes, and he said in a sincere tone, "It's no wonder that Your Excellency misunderstood, it's a bit rude to say it, and you haven't introduced yourself yet." ”

"My name is Okumura. Bardi,

As you can see,

It is leading those human beings who have been oppressed and bullied by the heavens and humans in this city and this world to unite and resist! To overthrow this world government informed by blood, fear, and might! Go and overthrow those greedy and blood-sucking heavenly and human beings in the heavens, and create a more peaceful, free, and dignified world for all the people of this world! ”

"It's just that in recent years, our revolution has not been so successful, and even some failures, and the revolutionary soldiers who are active underground have been constantly subjected to bloody suppression and massacres, and I have been repeatedly looking for that ray of light in the dark."

"Until, I met you."

Commander of the Dawn Revolutionary Army's strongest western army, Okumura. Bardy stared at Higashinohara, his tone not pretending to be sensational, only faint sincerity.

Higashinohara quietly listened to the other party's words of pride and ambition, and his expression was neither excited nor disdainful.

At this moment, he just looked at the other party very calmly, and asked very naturally, "So what?" ”

Okumura. Bardy smiled.

Not disappointed by Higashinohara's too bland reaction, he continued unhurriedly:

"Over the years, the strength of the Dawn Revolutionary Army has been bloodily purged, and it is difficult for us to absorb fresh blood due to the deterrence of the world government, and it is even more difficult to find countries willing to cooperate with us.

Okumura. Bardy paused, and said in a somewhat complicated tone, "I tried to unite those small countries that were oppressed by the world government and exploited by the Nine Great Powers, so that these small countries living in fear could unite into a force of resistance, and now it seems that I made a mistake. ”

"What's wrong?" Higashinohara asked.

"[Fear] doesn't unite you."

Western Army Commander Okumura. Bardy looked at Higashinohara in front of him with some emotion in his eyes, and said softly, "The only thing that really unites people is [faith]. ”

Listening to what the other party said so much, Higashinohara suddenly thought about it in his heart, and seemed to have vaguely guessed something.

But he didn't say anything, just quietly watched the other party and waited for the following.

Okumura. A smile appeared on Baldy's face, "In this world, there is nothing more confident than 'what ordinary people dare not do, and what ordinary people can't do', isn't it?" ”

"And you've done all of these things."

"Why don't the people support us? Why can't the country be united? Isn't the fear and suffering given by heaven and man enough? No! The celestial man and the world government have brought them enough suffering. ”

"It's because they don't see hope!"

"And what you have done in the past two days is to let the people who are wandering in bullying, and the countries that are wandering in oppression and exploitation see it.

It turns out that the Nine Masters who are high above will also fall and die, and the terrifying Adjudication Division that originally shrouded the heads of countless countries will also fail! Even. It has destroyed many countries and made it the second judge of the dust of history. Just before dawn broke today, he was killed in the heavenly city of Shangjing. ”

Okumura. Baldi finished his words with a sigh in his tone, and said with a sincere gaze at Higashinohara, "I know that there have been many unpleasant things between us in the past, but the road of revolution is always divided and merged, and these cannot be obstacles between us. ”

"The enemy is there! It is the common enemy of all beings in this world called 'humans', and now I stretch out a hand to you, I wonder if you will be able to put aside your past hatreds and forget those who were once unpleasant, for the sake of all mankind. Let's straighten out this world that was once subverted by shameless celestials. ”

Commander of the Dawn Revolutionary Army's strongest western army, Okumura. At this point, Bardi really stretched out his right hand.

For a moment, he seemed to have taken off all his defenses, and his eyes were full of sincerity as he looked at Higashinohara.

I have to say,

Okumura. Bardi's words are contagious, and most importantly, convincing!

For Higashinohara, who is currently in such a situation, there is no reason to refuse an ally with such a strong alliance with a "common goal" from any point of view.

As long as Higashinohara also reaches out.

Then perhaps

The world has really changed dramatically because of this "historic handshake".

And this time, the handshake between the two is bound to be remembered by future generations in the annals of history countless years later.

No matter how you look at it.

This win-win cooperation,

It seems that he should agree with the other party.

However, the truth is silent.

There was a long silence.

Higashinohara quietly looked at the hand in front of him, and for a long time, he didn't stretch out his hand, and then shook his head lightly.

thereupon

Okumura, the commander of the Western Army, who has always been gentle and elegant, smiles and gives people a sense of trust like a spring breeze. Baldi frowned imperceptibly, lowered his forehead slightly, and asked softly, "Why?" ”

"Because it's disgusting."

Higashinohara said suddenly.

This answer seems a little inexplicable.

However, the thick disgust in his tone was barely concealed, causing a flash of anger to flash between the eyebrows of everyone around him.

"Any 'noble' ideal cannot be called 'noble' if it is sacrificed as a means and a path.

It can only be called 'murder'. ”

"In cooperation with you, I am afraid that the old people who died in the villages in the ice and snow will not agree, that the men who were 'sacrificed' will not agree, and even more afraid that the children who look forward to a better tomorrow instead of a world ruled by a group of careerists dressed in the garb of revolution will not agree."

"Since everyone doesn't agree,

So why should I work with you? ”

Western Army Commander Okumura. Bardi said a lot.

Emotional, sincere.

At this moment, Higashinohara only had three sentences, and an insurmountable gap was clearly separated from each other.

Unless someone falls into the abyss first.

"I hope Your Excellency should understand one thing." Okumura. Bardy's tone became a little flat.

He said softly: "You have killed many of us, including important revolutionary army soldiers, important cadres who led the organization of the first army, and even my younger brother, the incomparably beloved 'Dawn Mentor' in the Western Army. ”

"I'm trying to convince my warriors to work with you, it's not that simple. No, it should be said that it is very difficult. ”

Western Army Commander Okumura. Baldi said in a serious tone, "So the cooperation I proposed today is really very hard-won, I hope Your Excellency can seriously consider that people like us shouldn't be swayed by personal emotions, right?" ”

People like us?

hehe

"I'm sorry."

Higashinohara shook his head lightly,

"This has nothing to do with personal feelings, if I cooperate with you, I'm afraid that I will be so disgusted that I can't eat anymore, people are iron and steel, I hope you can also understand my suffering."

That's it,

It can be said that the final road is completely blocked.

Suddenly, Higashinohara's body qi suddenly soared, and the whole person was like a fast knife that was pulled out with strength.

Just now, he seemed to be listening to the other party's words quietly, but in fact, in silence, through the "spiritual healing", he frantically breathed the countless heavy wounds left by this body after the fierce battle with the powerhouses of the Ninety-Five Realms this night.

At this moment, although Higashinohara has not fully recovered, he has also reached the peak of what he can perform in his current state.

He had to be cautious!

He must also be cautious.

The middle-aged man in front of him was able to organize underground forces to operate in a celestial city like the Upper Kyoto City Circle for more than ten years.

In the previous situation of vague hostility between the two sides, he dared to invite him to meet after learning that he had killed the powerhouse of the Ninety-Five Realm.

Obviously this is no easy task.

It's just that for some reason,

At this moment, the [Sin Manual] in his mind did not move, did it enter a cooldown period?

Or is this man really what he says he is? Single-mindedly pursuing the realization of his lofty ideals, he doesn't care about what his people do, so he doesn't know it.

Or.

Is it that the other party's cloak of hypocrisy is so tightly wrapped that it is difficult to identify the sin manual?

Higashinohara was guessing in his heart.

Suddenly, the familiar "bang" page turning sound sounded in his mind, and then the pitch-black [Crime Handbook] belatedly unveiled the latest page.

[Warning: Target Found]

[Handbook of Sins p. 041]

[Name: Okumura. Bardi】

[Race: Human]

[Ability level: 9th Rank 4th Rank (?) ）】

[Innate ability: unknown]

[Sins: 6 Stars]

When Higashinohara saw the latest mission triggered by the [Sin Manual], he couldn't help frowning slightly. What does that mean?

Could it be that this man can even disguise his own abilities?

As for the sin value of the six stars,

This is the same as the Dawn Revolution Northern Army Commander Sylle Siller met in Hokkaido by Higashinohara. Qiao is quite strong, but at the moment his physical condition is a little not enough.

At about the same time,

The Western Army soldiers in dark green military coats who surrounded him also noticed the changes in Higashinohara's upper and lower qi.

Everyone was suddenly shocked in their hearts,

The gloomy and murderous eyes were vigilant and staring at Higashinohara's every move.

Face the Okumura who was locked by the killing intent that was condensed like a substance. Baldy, naturally, was more aware of this change, but his brow only frowned slightly, and then quickly relaxed.

He smiled and stared at the terrible white clown mask on Higashinohara's face, and suddenly said softly:

"I've never been to the East China Sea in my life, but I've only heard that Wano Country on the coast of the East China Sea is a charming land of cherry blossoms, and there are many talents, and it seems that a team of outstanding exchange students recently arrived at the Stafford's Private Greatsword School in Meiji Province."

Hearing the second half of the sentence,

Higashinohara's eyes suddenly shrank.

Okumura. Baldi smiled slightly, seemingly satisfied with Higashinohara's reaction.

He said in a somewhat guilty tone, "No offense, I think you should be able to understand that if you want to operate in a celestial city like Shangjing, 'intelligence' is more important to us than our lives, and we are not alone." ”

"So what."

Higashinohara asked indifferently.

"So. I still hope. You can go back and give serious consideration to my proposal. ”

Okumura. Bardy stared into Higashinohara's eyes.

'Requested' with great earnestness.