My Aunt is Martin

Chapter 8

"Do you have any thoughts on what to do next?"

After finishing dinner in the room and waiting for the waiter to bring the bowls and chopsticks downstairs, the Multiblade members gathered in Red Heart's room. After confirming that there was no one in the other rooms and that no one would be able to eavesdrop on their conversation, Red Heart and the other Multiblade members began to discuss what to do next.

"Although Fox's Assistance said that we only need to monitor the Time Reversal Army to see if there are any unusual movements and not pay attention to anything else, I think that even if the purpose of the Time Reversal Army is no longer to change history, but to obtain special powers from a different time and space, their actions shouldn't have changed too much, right?"

Horikawa Kunihiro, who appeared to be the youngest among the Multiblade members in the Shinsengumi, was actually the oldest among the Multiblade members. He gently scratched his cheek, thought for a moment, and gave his opinion.

"Indeed … Even if their purpose has changed, their behavior and way of thinking are not something that can be changed in a short period of time. Moreover, even if there are some special powers in this world, it's unlikely that ordinary people would know about it. However, if it's the Shinsengumi of the Shogunate faction, or those guys from the Tobaku faction, the possibility of them knowing about it is much higher.

If we choose between the Shinsengumi and the Tobaku faction to focus on … Let's put aside the emotional factors, we are more familiar with the Shinsengumi. If traces of the Time Reversal Army appear around them, it will be easier for us to find them … "

"Then, our next target is the Shinsengumi?"

"Yamato, don't be too anxious. The Shinsengumi's base is right there. We won't lose it."

Red Heart reached out to stop Mamoru Yamato, who looked excited as if he was about to rush to the Shinsengumi's base, and felt a little helpless.

"Oh …"

"In short, when it's a little later, we'll quietly go to the streets to take a look. If there really is some special power, it will be easier to encounter it at night in Kyoto, right?

As for the Shinsengumi … Let's first gather some information and figure out if there is any difference between our world's Shinsengumi and this world's Shinsengumi before making a decision. "

Although he wanted to see Mr. Yamanami as soon as possible, Red Heart was more rational than emotional, and the part of him that belonged to Masayuki Minamoto could see things more rationally and objectively. Therefore, in the end, Red Heart decided to collect information first and put off contacting the Shinsengumi.

"Red Heart, what you said makes a lot of sense. Alright, after most of the people are asleep, let's go out and take a look at the capital of this world. Fortunately, we're all here to practice swordsmanship and carry out assassinations. Even if it's night time, it won't be a problem. Moreover, with the darkness of the night, it can cover our tracks even better, making it easier for us to investigate.

Because of his own experience, Changzeng Mi Hucha, who had a very mature and steady personality, reached out to touch his chin. He felt that Red Heart's idea was quite reliable. With his strength as a swordsman, there was no need to worry too much about overlooking anything, so he nodded and agreed with Red Heart's idea.

After unanimously approving Red Heart's proposal, for the sake of convenience, Multiblade did not leave Red Heart's room. He closed his eyes and rested while waiting for the people on the street to go home and rest.

"It's about time. Let's go. It's time to move."

After about three or four hours, when there should not be many people on the street at this time, Red Heart lowered his voice and gently pushed open the window facing the street. He nimbly jumped out, and Multiblade followed closely behind.

Because of the natural gap between Fu Mourning God and humans, the group of swordsman left the room very smoothly without alerting anyone. After agreeing on a time and place to gather and a way to contact each other in case of abnormalities, they immediately spread out to investigate.

"How is it, did you find anything?"

After circling around the designated area and not finding anything out of the ordinary, Red Heart returned to the agreed meeting place and asked Jiazhou Qingguang who had finished his investigation earlier.

"No, the street is very quiet. Not to mention people, there are not even many cats and dogs."

In the face of Red Heart's inquiry, Jiazhou Qingguang shook his head, and Mamoru Izumi who came back later also spread out his hands, indicating that he did not find anything.

Just when Red Heart and the other swordsman thought that they might not find anything tonight, Horikawa Kunihiro suddenly sent an emergency message. Multiblade hurriedly rushed to the location given in the message.

"Horikawa, be careful!"

As soon as he arrived at Horikawa Kunihiro's location, Multiblade's sharp eyes noticed that Horikawa Kunihiro seemed to be fighting with someone. Without much time to think, Mamoru Izumi took the lead and jumped off the roof, intending to support Horikawa Kunihiro.

"Canessan!

You're here! "

"Ah, I'm here, but …" Mamoru Izumi swung his sword and killed the Ronin who looked like a mad dog who had lost his mind. His face was full of disgust. "Horikawa, how did you provoke these mad dogs?"

"Well …"

"Let's not talk about this for now. Let's take care of them first before they attract Mr. Yamanami's attention. That would be troublesome."

Red Heart, who was one step behind to provide support, interrupted the conversation between the Double Edged Blade. Although these guys were not much of a threat to the Fu Mourning God, it was not a reason to relax in the middle of a battle. Moreover, they were not far from the Shinsengumi's base. If the sound of fighting attracted the Shinsengumi's attention, it would be troublesome. After all, they did not want to attack the Shinsengumi, and they did not want to lie to Mr. Yamanami.

However, perhaps because Murphy's Law was still in effect in this world, the more one did not want to encounter something, the more likely it was to encounter it. Just as Red Heart Chong Guang and the other blades were fighting a quick battle to avoid attracting the attention of the Shinseng Group, a figure wearing a light green feather appeared silently not far away. She quietly watched the battle in a guarded posture. Perhaps because her attention was focused on the enemy in front of her, coupled with the fact that the capital was currently covered in dark clouds that even the moonlight could not penetrate, Red Heart Chong Guang and the other blades did not notice this.

"Phew – they're finally taken care of. What a bunch of troublesome guys."

"Indeed. Although their swordsmanship is just average, they have no sense of reason, no sense of pain, and their way of fighting is really a headache for the Blades. They're like a bunch of mad dogs."

"Okay, Mamoru Izumi, Changzeng Mi, let's go back. We can't stay here for long."

"The people in front, can you please stop?"

Just as Red Heart and the other Blades were about to leave, Hijikata Toshizo, who was hiding and watching the battle, felt that no matter which one of them it was, the way they fought gave him an inexplicable sense of familiarity. At the same time, his hand was on the hilt of his sword. If Red Heart and the other Blades did not stop, he would use force to make them stay.

"Mr. Toshizo …"

Hearing the familiar voice and emphasis, Mamoru Izumi suddenly stopped. His body stiffened, and he did not dare to turn around to see if the person behind him was really there.

"Don't try to run away. Our people are all around here. You can't run away."

Seeing that these strange guys were trying to escape, Okita Soki, who was standing next to Dokata Suisan, spoke with a smile on his face. His gentle tone was full of threat. His figure looked a little thin, but his face was handsome. He didn't look like a ruthless ghost at all, and he was standing next to Dokata Soki.

"Okita Kun …"

"The director is right. If you want to run away, then we have no choice but to stop you at all costs. After all … your swordsmanship is superb, and you're coincidentally related to Rakshasa. We, the Shinsengumi, need to ask you some questions …"

Perhaps to prove that Okita Sōji was not lying, another person wearing the Shinsengumi's light green uniform walked out of the darkness and stood in front of them in a cautious manner.

"Mr. Yamanami …"

Looking at the elegant young man in front of him, who was wearing glasses and had a different hairstyle, but whose face, outline, and behavior were similar to the person in his impression, Chixin Chongguang only felt tears in his eyes. The complicated and turbulent emotions surging in his heart made him almost speechless. His mind was blank, and he could only stare blankly and motionlessly at the familiar yet strange person in front of him, afraid that in the blink of an eye, he would leave his sight and life again.

"Mr. Yamanami!"

Ever since he heard Fox's Assistance say that he didn't need to care about the history of this world, Red Heart couldn't suppress the desire to change the history of this world and save Keisuke Yamanami's life. Looking at Yamanami, who had almost become his obsession, Red Heart was no longer willing and didn't want to think anymore. He let his emotions overwhelm his reason. Before anyone could react, he rushed forward and hugged his master of this world.

"Mr. Yamanami, Mr. Yamanami, Mr. Yamanami …"

"Hey … are … are you okay?"

Shannan Keisuke was taken aback by Chishin Chōgō, who suddenly rushed up and hugged him. Shannan Keisuke showed a rare moment of helplessness. He originally wanted to push away this suspicious person who hugged him, but when he heard him crying and calling his name over and over again, he inexplicably patted him on the back gently and comfortingly. His tone also became gentle unconsciously.

Seeing Red Heart's actions, Yamato Moriyasu, who originally had the same idea of changing history as Red Heart, finally couldn't resist the impulse in his heart. He turned around and hugged Okita Sōji tightly, fearing that if he let go, Okita Sōji would leave him like before.