After Isamu Kondo made his decision, Hijikata Toshizo, Red Heart, and the other Blades went back to their rooms to pack their things and prepared to follow Isamu Kondo to Ikedaya tonight.

After returning to his room, Yamato Moriyasu hugged his body and looked at Jiazhou Qingguang. He suddenly felt a little bit of panic.

"Qing Guang …"

"Huh?

What's wrong, Yamato? "

"Qing Guang … this time in Ikedaya … Okita Kun and you will be fine, right?

You will be fine, you won't leave me behind, right? "

"Yamato …"

Hearing Yamato Moriyasu's words, Jiazhou Qingguang put down his body and turned around to look at him. When he saw the faint panic in his eyes, he couldn't help but sigh. Ikedaya, the place where Okita Sōji's body is rapidly weakening, it's the place where Yamato Moriyasu is facing death. It's no wonder he's acting like this.

"Yamato, it's okay, you see, I'm here, aren't I?

And this time we're all here, we can all stay by Okita Kun's side and protect him, so don't worry, Yamato, this time I won't be broken, and Okita Kun won't be injured because of his body. "

"But Qing Guang … I …"

"It's okay, don't forget the special medicine for tuberculosis that you secretly saved money to buy, and this time you secretly brought it here. I found it in your bag a few days ago and gave it to Okita Kun, so you don't need to worry."

"That special medicine … you even know about Qing Guang?!"

"Yes, it's not just me. Brother Changzeng Mi and the others also know about it. They know that you used to secretly bring it with you every time you went to the battlefield at the end of the Bakumatsu. However, although Yamato had this idea, it was just an idea and never really did it, so we all pretended that we didn't know.

This time, you don't have to care about history, and you don't have to worry about the consequences of changing history. I'll help you complete your idea. How about it?

Are you happy? "

"Although your thoughtfulness makes me very happy, Qing Guang — no matter what you say, it's all for my own good. In fact, you secretly took the special medicine this time because you wanted to, right?

Why are you still using me as an excuse?

Also!

I bought that special medicine with my own savings!

You bastard Qing Guang! Not only did you steal it, you even secretly gave it to Okita Kun!

I was wondering why I always felt that Okita Kun was nicer to you. So it's like this. You, you're such a scheming knife! "

"Hey, hey, Yamato, don't slander me. Okita Kun likes me more because I'm cuter and more likable than you. It has nothing to do with that. I specifically told Okita Kun that you bought it for him. It's just that he's too shy to give it to him personally, so he asked me to pass it to him for you."

"Bastard Qing Guang — who, who's shy!

What nonsense have you been spouting to Okita-kun?! "

Flustered and exasperated, Yamato Moriyasu threw himself at Jiazhou Qingguang. He grabbed his braid and refused to let go. His originally white face was also flushed red.

"I'm not talking nonsense. I'm clearly telling the truth!

You're angry out of humiliation!

And idiot Yamato!

Hurry up and let go of my hair! "

"I won't let go!

I won't let go!

Who told you to talk nonsense! "

"I didn't — let go!"

"I won't let go!"

"Hurry up and let go!"

"I won't let go!"

"Sigh … these two guys, seriously … But it's good that they're so energetic. It saves us from worrying. Let's go, Changzeng Mi Bro. It seems that with Qing Guang here, we don't have to worry too much about Yamato."

"That's true. Then let's go. We'll ask Mr. Kondo about the specific plans for tonight."

Red Heart and Changzeng Mi Hucha were originally packing their things and were about to knock on the door of Double Edged Blade's temporary residence in Okita Sōji when they heard Double Edged Blade's noises from inside the room. They looked at each other and smiled helplessly. They let go of the little bit of worry they had for Yamato Moriyasu and turned around to leave.

"Mr. Kondo, can we come in?"

"Changzeng Mi, Red Heart, you're here. It's okay, just come in."

Isamu Kondo was originally staring at the map of Ikedaya with Hijikata Toshizo on the table. When he heard Changzeng Mi's voice, he raised his head and enthusiastically greeted him and Keisuke Yamanami's beloved sword. Then, he continued to discuss the battle plan with Hijikata Toshizo.

"Mr. Kondo, Mr. Toshizo, how's the battle plan going?"

"About that … we're almost done discussing it. We've decided that I'll lead the team to Ikedaya, and A Sui will lead the team to Shikoya. Although Chikage Fuuma mostly gave us information about the enemy in Ikedaya, he occasionally wrote about suspicious people appearing in Shikoya. So, to be on the safe side, A Sui and I think it's necessary to send people to Shikoya to find out what's going on. What do you think?"

"This … Mr. Kondo, you can decide on your own. We don't have any objections. After all, when it comes to understanding the current situation in Kyoto, Mr. Kondo and you know better. We won't interfere."

"That's true. Then it's decided. I'll lead the team to Ikedaya with Director Toshizo, A Sui will lead the team to Shikoya, Yamanami and the rest of the team will stay behind to guard the station. Changzeng Mi, do you want to go with us?"

"Of course, I'll definitely follow Mr. Kondo and protect you!"

"Hahahahaha, I really didn't misjudge you. Changzeng Mi Hucha is indeed a reliable sword that I, Isamu Kondo, am proud of!"

"Mr. Kondo …"

"Then, Red Heart, what about you?

And Horikawa and the others … What are they thinking? "

Kondo, who was acting silly again, and Changzeng Mi Hucha, who was laughing foolishly with him, rolled his eyes unceremoniously, and asked Red Heart, who was looking at the two of them with a cold expression.

"This … I think they all have the same idea as me and Changzeng Mi, right?

In any case, even if we have a human body, we are still swords. We want to stay by our master's side, protect him, and be used by him. Mr. Toshizo, you can understand such feelings and ideas, right? "

"Of course I understand this, but … Is it okay for you to split up like this?

Didn't you say that you came here to destroy your enemies and reverse time?

You only have six swords here, and you are divided into three groups. What if the reverse time army concentrates on attacking a single group? Won't it be very difficult for you? "

"It doesn't matter. Even if we really encounter the situation that you are worried about, Mr. Toshizo, with our speed, the other swords can arrive to support us in a few minutes at most. No matter how many enemies there are, even if there is only one sword, we are confident that we can survive these few minutes and hold on until the other swords arrive to support us, so Mr. Toshizo, you don't have to worry."

"Since you have all considered it, then I am relieved."

Seeing that Red Heart and the others had indeed considered the problem that splitting up would weaken their strength, Hijikata Toshizo did not say anything more. They knew in their hearts that they could at least protect themselves, so he let them be.

"Okay, since everyone is here, it's almost time. Let's set off quickly, lest the enemy sees something from our actions today and escapes in advance. That would be bad."

"Then I wish you all good luck and victory. Mr. Yamanami and I will wait for your triumphant return."

After discussing the battle plan and waiting for everyone, including Jiazhou Qingguang and the others, to arrive at the conference room and announce the battle plan, Isamu Kondo and Hijikata Toshizo led their own teams and set off. The rest of the low-level soldiers who were arranged to stay at the garrison station returned to their posts after Isamu Kondo and the others set off.

For a moment, the conference room was empty, leaving only Keisuke Yamanami and Red Heart.

"Chongguang …"

Looking at Red Heart, who had always looked at him with sincere longing since he appeared, Keisuke Yamanami wanted to say something, but after hesitating for a moment, he did not ask anything.

"Mr. Yamanami, what's wrong?"

Red Heart was keenly aware of Keisuke Yamanami's hesitation and hesitation just now. She could not help but feel a little worried and hurriedly asked. Her eyes were as gentle as ever.

"Nothing, don't worry about it."

"Mr. Yamanami!

Is there something that you can't tell me?

Am I not worthy of Mr. Yamanami's trust?

Mr. Yamanami … I … I'm your sword … "

Keisuke Yamanami waved his hand as if he did not want to say anything more. However, Red Heart, who had always listened to Keisuke Yamanami, did not listen to him and continued to ask.

Faced with Red Heart's rare weakness and sadness, Keisuke Yamanami could not help but let out a long sigh.

"It's precisely because you're my sword that I don't want to ask you …"

"Mr. Yamanami … you … guessed it?"

Because her way of thinking was very similar to Keisuke Yamanami's, from his expression and tone, she could tell that Keisuke Yamanami seemed to have discovered something that she and the other Blades were not willing to tell them. Red Heart could not help but widen her eyes and stare straight at Keisuke Yamanami. Her expression was as if she was crying, and even her voice trembled slightly.

"Maybe …"

Listening to Chixin Chongguang's trembling and sobbing voice, Shannan walked out of the conference room and looked up at the starry night sky with a faint sadness and absent-mindedness on his face.

"I died very early, didn't I?

And my death … has something to do with Mr. Kondo and the president, right? "