As the leader of the Rebels' Swordfish Second Team, Ying's role was to cover the Rebels' retreat when they were defeated by the Shogunate.

But in the past few days, the rebels have retreated and retreated, and it seems that there is something that is not defeated by the shogunate army, and every time they retreat step by step after the shogunate army is repulsed.

If it weren't for the need to minimize the losses according to Kokomi's strategy, the rebels would have been able to push the battle line forward against the offensive of the shogunate army.

The resistance of such a fighting force ... Do you really need her to lead the team to cover the retreat? Ying felt that Xinhai was a little too cautious.

"Traveler, aren't you too bored these days?" The rain on Bayu Island was continuous, and the bored Ying was sheltering from the rain under the tree, and a young man came to talk to her.

"No... Kokomi leads the rebels very well, and she is really a good leader. Ying raised her head and replied a little perfunctory.

After all, she didn't know this man well. It was only when I heard Kokomi say that this rebel recruit had made rapid progress under Anping's teaching, so he was incorporated into the rebel special operations team.

However, in Ying's opinion, compared to other members of the special squad, this person has not even practiced the basic skills, but he doesn't know why his combat effectiveness is outstanding in the special operations squad.

But since An Ping had taught him personally, Ying felt that she probably didn't see it, maybe there was something special about this person.

"Of course, Lord Sango-miya's resourcefulness is unparalleled, and with Sango-sama's presence, the rebels' wishes will definitely be realized." The person who came to talk to Ying was Teppei.

Ever since he heard that Anhei had disappeared in order to save Reiki Nishikino, the soldiers in the rebel camp in Wangtaki Village could see Tetsuhei tirelessly and more vigorously practicing his sword against the trees every day.

They didn't know what Teppei could do with a wooden sword and cut it at a tree, and they didn't say it on the surface, but in private they were all laughing at Teppei's foolish behavior.

Wooden sword chopping trees... Isn't this like drawing water from a lake and trying to fill it with water? Only a handful of people who have made achievements in kendo know what Teppei is doing.

But they are also not optimistic about Teppei. Because Teppei's behavior is no different from that of a child who wants to participate in a race before he has learned to walk.

It's unrealistic, it's ambitious. When Anping taught Zheping to practice swords, he didn't think about it at all, his talent is not comparable to anyone.

Teppei almost became a joke among the rebels, and gradually began to be a little annoying. Especially at night and early in the morning, the sound of Teppei cutting down trees is particularly harsh.

Whenever that happens, there will be unbearable people who will make mockery of Teppei. Teppei just suffered in silence.

Until one morning, a loud noise was heard in the camp, and everyone looked in disbelief in the direction where the noise came from.

Standing there was Teppei, who was armed with a wooden sword. and fallen trees. In this way, Teppei became a legend among the rebels.

After the story of Tetsuhei reached Kokoi's ears, Kokomi personally met Tetsuhei and learned that his practice method had been passed down to Anhei, and Kokomi immediately arranged several tasks to test Tetsuhei, and after Tetsuhei completed them one by one, Kokomi included him in the herring Ichiban team.

After several months of dedication, Teppei is now the captain of the herring Ichiban team. Ying led the Swordfish Second Team to cover the broken queen, while Tetsuhei's Herring First Team was a travelogue team, waiting for opportunities on the battlefield to launch surprise attacks to harass the shogunate army in order to provide support for the rebels.

Now that the shogunate army has just retreated, Teppei is also idle, and when he saw Ying hiding from the rain under the tree, he came to talk to her.

"How? Anping: Is he awake now? Zheping asked about Xia Anping's current situation.

"Probably not yet, or Kokomi will inform me." Ying shook her head. She doesn't have anything to worry about.

There are so many girls circling around him, what is there to worry about.

"I really hope Anping will wake up soon... He would be surprised to see that I have become so strong now..."Teppei's eyes were very melancholy, obviously he should be very happy, but his tone was a little depressed.

This made Ying feel a little strange.

"Anyway, how did Anping teach you, you made progress so fast." Ying was a little curious. She had only heard that Zheping became stronger under Anping's teachings, but she didn't know the specific process.

Could it be that Anping developed this person's small universe?

"Anping, he asked me to chop stones at first... I didn't believe that the iron sword could cut through the stone at all, until he stood in front of me, and with such a casual throw, the iron sword poked into the stone like cutting tofu, and I was stunned, and then I didn't doubt him... It's just that I didn't expect that when I went up and tried it myself, I would cut off the iron sword in a few clicks..."Speaking of the original incident, Teppei's eyes were full of nostalgia.

It's only been a long time, but Teppei feels like he's nostalgic for what happened many years ago.

"That idiot...", Ying cried and laughed. Does he really think everyone in the world is a freak like him?

"At that time, the rebels' supplies were not as sufficient as they are now, and I cut my sword and stone, and I was almost scolded and cried by the logistics chief... Later, Anping also felt that it was not good to use an iron sword, so he replaced me with a wooden sword and went to cut down trees..."

"Poof!" Yingshi couldn't hold back her laughter, but she felt a little rude, and covered her mouth to restrain her smile.

"He doesn't understand anything at all, do you really believe him!?"

"I didn't believe it at the time, and I gave up for a while. It wasn't until later that Anpei was seriously injured in order to rescue his rebel colleagues who had been captured by the shogunate army, that I picked it up again and persisted until a long time after Anpei disappeared to save Reiling Nishikino..."

"And then you really practiced it?" Ying can't see it at all.

"It may be a little rude to Anping to say, but I'm stronger now... It really has nothing to do with the methods he taught me... That way... Only he can practice..."A wry smile appeared on Teppei's face.

"I don't have the talent he has, and I once fantasized that if I did what he said, I could become as powerful as him... I don't even have the qualifications to be swept up by the gods, let alone become the darling of fate like him? ”

"Anping is a monster... Teppei, don't compare yourself to him... After all, you're strong now, too. And now you have found a way to grow, I believe that as long as you continue to work hard, you will definitely be able to compare with Anping's lazy dog in the future! Looking at Zheping, who was a little depressed, Ying could only open his mouth to comfort him.

But Ying's comfort had no effect, and the smile on Teppei's face became even more bitter. He knew it all too well.

He didn't grow much. Ying couldn't see through Zheping's thoughts, and only thought that he had been hit by Anping.

Compared with Anping's freak who knows how to lift a sword, it's hard for anyone not to be hit. Ying thinks it's better to talk about it on a different topic.

"By the way, Zheping, how did you train to become so strong?" Ying is still more curious about this.

"Method... I can't say that, it's like... Bang Kazkaz like this, and I'll get stronger..."In the face of Ying's inquiry, Teppei's eyes were a little fluttering.

"Bang Kazkaz...", Ying clearly sensed that Teppei was lying. However, it seems that it is indeed a bit rude to casually ask others how to become stronger, so Ying will not ask too much.

"Hmm... Teppei, you're here..."Paimon, who had taken a nap in the Dust Song Pot, came out and stretched, and greeted Teppei when he saw him.

"Paimon, how's it going, are you still used to life on the battlefield?" Teppei wondered where Paimon had gone to sleep just now.

Could it be that there is a hole in the tree that the traveler is leaning on?

"I miss Anping's bubble tea a little... I knew I still wouldn't follow Ying..."Paimon, who only eats dry food every day on Yayu Island, regrets a little bit, and often doesn't sleep well, always worrying that Ying will not get injured on the battlefield.

"I'll just sell you to Anping." The screen is expressionless.

"You're actually going to sell Paimon! Ying, you've changed! Paimon was furious.

"But how many Mora do you think Anping will produce? If the price is satisfactory..."Paimon thinks it's not impossible.

"When the time comes, you can sell me to him first, and when he gives you Mora, I'll just follow you. Anyway, you have such a good relationship, what is his, and you sell me to him is still equal to yours. ”

"What makes our relationship so good, his is mine... What nonsense are you talking about? "Mr. Ying thinks that Paimon has been bought by Anping recently, and has been helping Anping hint something.

"Isn't it? At that time, I didn't know that when Anping was alive, I often watched you secretly wipe your tears... Then came Inazuma, and Anhei also rushed to save you regardless of the danger of his life... Would this be the case if the relationship was bad? Paimon put on a reasonable attitude.

"Didn't you fall asleep?! Are you pretending to be asleep!? When Paimon mentioned that he had secretly wiped his tears that night, Ying suddenly yelled out of shape.

"Ying, how can I sleep like that?! And... You sniff like you're scolding... Paimon thought you were stealing food... Paimon secretly opened his eyes and took a look..."

"Shut up! Say no more! A blushing Ying covered Paimon's mouth.

"Hahaha... You're really good buddies, and with Paimon here, you'll have a great time, Traveler. Watching Ying's interaction with Paimon, Teppei laughed.

"If you receive Paimon's monthly snack bill of 300,000 Mora or more... I'm sure you won't be able to laugh..."

"What?! 300,000 Mora a month?! Teppei's smile disappeared instantly, and he looked at Paimon's young body in horror.

"Paimon will make money too!?" Paimon struggled out of Ying's grasp.

"Do you mean hiding the soles of my Mora?"

Paimon felt that he couldn't talk about this anymore and that he needed to change the subject. Paimon's eyes then fell on Teppei's face.

"Speaking of which, Teppei, it seems that we haven't seen each other for a few days, why do you feel a lot more haggard?"

"Ahh Well, I've been fighting for the past few days, and it's inevitable that I won't have a good rest..."Teppei, who was used as a tool by Paimon to change the subject, had his eyes fluttering again.

Ying knew he was lying. But what's there to lie about? However, after Paimon's reminder, Teppei really looked much more haggard than when he set off from Haiji Island.

Ying and Zheping have met more often these days, but they don't care too much about Zheping's haggard face day by day.

Is it really that hard these days? Ying's skeptical gaze fell on Teppei's face.

"Ahaha, it seems that I'm almost rested, I have to go back and see if the members of the Herring Second Team are injured..."

"Ahh By the way, traveler, if An Ping wakes up, you have to tell me as soon as possible... I really, really want him to see me as heroic on the battlefield now... If I had become stronger earlier, would I have been able to protect Reiki Nishino on the front line... Wouldn't he have been seriously injured by the design, and he hasn't woken up yet..."Zheping just raised his feet, and suddenly said with emotion.

"I'll tell you as soon as he's awake." Ying nodded.

"I really hope Anping wakes up soon..."Zheping sighed, and then disappeared into the rain.

... According to Kokomi's plan, the rebels methodically resisted the offensive of the shogunate army, and then retreated according to the plan, leading the shogunate army into the encirclement.

It can be said that it went very smoothly. But Ying felt something strange. The rebels were clearly capable of engaging the shogunate head-on, but they always retreated after the shogunate retreated.

The shogunate should have noticed something, why didn't the shogunate react at all, as if they didn't have the brains to follow the bait and rush into the school of fish in the fishing nets?

Isn't Kokomi very jealous of the commander of the shogunate army named Kujou Sara? Is she really that stupid?

Ying felt a faint uneasiness in her heart.

"Is the information reliable?" In the camp of the shogunate army, Kujou Sara received a message from the front.

"That's right, the resistance has declined recently, and the people who were able to fight against ten people before have more or less prematurely decrepit. Based on the current intelligence analysis, the members of the resistance army should have performed some secret method, or sacrificed their own lives to have their current combat effectiveness. That's why every time after withstanding the impact of the shogunate army, he could only be forced to retreat. The subordinate who came to report gave his analysis.

After thinking about it, Kujou Sara felt that there was some truth.

"Good. After the order, the whole army was divided into three groups, and took turns to attack the rebels day and night, increasing their vitality and depleting their vitality! ”

"Yes!" Kujou Sara gave the order, and the shogunate army's counterattack officially began. The pressure on the rebels increased dramatically, and on the third day, widespread aging among the rebels finally broke out.

The battle on the front line of Bayu Island instantly became dangerous.