"Enma-sama." Shuntaro yawned, "Did you call us here just to tell us these things?"

"Since the task of capturing the traitorous ninja is given to Shintaro, can't we just call Shintaro here? Why call me and Jitaro too?"

"If it's just to remind us to pay attention to that traitorous ninja in Edo in the future, then there's no need to call the two of us here, right? It's okay to let others convey this little thing."

Shuntaro was taking a nap just now.

Taking a leisurely and comfortable nap has always been one of Shuntaro's biggest hobbies.

Precisely because he likes to take naps, Shuntaro hates being woken up suddenly while taking a nap.

Enma had just issued an emergency call suddenly, and Shuntaro was forced to wake up, which already made Shuntaro a little unhappy.

If the Balrog called them here specifically to talk about something very important, that would be fine.

But judging from the current situation, it seems that Enma really just wants to talk about some small things that can be relayed by others.

This caused Shuntaro to have a rather obvious emotion of "unhappiness" in his tone when he said those words just now.

As soon as Shuntaro finished speaking, Enma said in a deep voice:

"I specially called you and Ji Tairou here, of course, not just to convey this to you."

Enma turned his gaze back to Ji Tairou.

"Gokutaro, there are still 7 days left before the 'Imperial Trial Match' is about to begin."

"How ready are you?"

"It's foolproof." Ji Tairou responded without thinking.

Seeing Ji Taro's resolute expression and firm tone, Enma nodded gently.

"Don't let up. I've told you many times how important this 'imperial trial match' is to us now."

"If we can get the first place in the 'Imperial Trial Combination' martial arts test, it will definitely greatly change the general's impression of us."

"Maybe it can also improve the impression of the old and middle-aged adults on us."

After admonishing Jitaro, Enma turned his attention to Shutaro again.

Enma frowned immediately after seeing the eye-catching women's kimono that Shuntaro was wearing.

"Shuntaro, I called you here just to question you properly."

"What's up with that dress you're wearing?"

"This one?" Shuntaro tugged at the skirt of his upper body, "When I was wandering around Edo a few days ago, I found this dress very beautiful, so I bought it and tried it on, and found that it was quite comfortable.

Yes, so I continued to wear it.”

Upon hearing Shuntaro's words, several black lines appeared on Enma's face.

"You are one of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' in Shiranui." Enma said solemnly, "How could you be dressed up in such a funny way?"

"Enma-sama, what does it matter?" Shuntaro shrugged, showing a fearless smile, "It's not like the ninjas in Shiranui will have their morale plummeted just because I wear this outfit."

"...Hmph." After being silent for a while, Yan Mo snorted heavily with his nose, "Forget it, I don't want to worry about you anymore."

"That's all I have to say, you can all go back."

…

…

After Enma gave the order to disband, Shuntaro, who had long been looking forward to returning early, was the first to stand up.

After Shuntaro stood up and left, Gokutaro and Shintaro followed closely behind.

Because the houses that Shintaro, Gokutaro, and Shintaro lived in were not in the same direction, after leaving Enma's house, Shuntaro did not even say hello, and directly parted ways with Gokutaro and Shintaro.

Striding on the way back to his house.

Gokutaro and Shintaro seemed to have long been accustomed to Shutaro's indifferent behavior towards them, and they ignored Shutaro who didn't even say hello to them.

The homes where Shintaro and the two of them live are not in the same direction, but the homes where Shintaro and Gokutaro live are in the same direction.

So the two naturally walked side by side.

The relationship between Gokutaro and Shintaro is not particularly good.

The reason is that their personalities are not very compatible.

Shintaro is a man of few words and meticulous in his work.

Because he doesn't talk much and just keeps busy doing things, people can't guess what he is thinking about.

Shintaro, who was meticulous in his work, naturally couldn't pee in the same pot as Jitaro, who loved wine and women.

Although the relationship between the two was not good, in order to pass the boring walking time, Gokutaro took the lead in talking to Shintaro:

"This 'imperial trial match' is really troublesome... I really don't want to participate in such a troublesome thing..."

Shintaro also responded positively to Jitaro's conversation.

"Besides you, there is no other person suitable to participate in the 'Imperial Trial Match'."

"You are the only one among the 'Four Heavenly Kings' who has received a complete Sinology education."

"I can learn the Four Books and Five Classics better than you, but I can't beat them without you."

"I can fight better than you, and I can't learn the Four Books and Five Classics as well as you."

"It's just because there's no one who can replace me that I find it troublesome." Ji Tairou curled his lips, "Compared to such troublesome things, assassination and other tasks are more suitable for me."

"Gokutaro, don't waste this rare and good mission."

Shintaro said in a calm tone.

"Lord Enma attaches great importance to this 'imperial trial'. I believe I don't need to say more. You all know what this means, right?"

"As long as you can successfully complete the task entrusted to you by Lord Enma, you will definitely please Lord Enma greatly."

"As long as you make Lord Balrog happy and let Lord Balrog see your outstanding abilities, you might be able to win some of Lord Balrog's favor for you."

"The possibility of giving up the position of the 18th Enma to you in the future may be greatly increased."

"That guy Shuntaro is here. Who will be my successor as the 18th Enma?" Even though Gokutaro said this, a strange light was still shining in his eyes.

"Gokutaro, haven't you noticed that the relationship between Enma-sama and Shutaro is getting worse and worse?"

Shintaro said in a tone that was still as calm as if there was no emotion involved.

"Since the incident three years ago, Shuntaro has become more and more free-spirited and has no regard for the precepts of my Shiranui."

"You must have discovered it a long time ago, right? Enma-sama has already expressed his dissatisfaction with Shuntaro countless times, openly or secretly."

"At a time when Enma-sama has been extremely dissatisfied with Shuntaro for a long time, it is not impossible for someone who may not be as strong in ability, but who is liked by Enma-sama to take over the position of the 18th Enma.

"

After saying that, Shintaro turned around and turned into the side path.

"Anyway, Jitaro, please work hard. Don't let down Enma-sama's expectations of you."

"Let's break up here first. I'm going to start organizing people to capture that traitorous ninja."

"Yeah." Gokutaro waved his hand at Shintaro in response.

Although Shintaro has gone far away, what Shintaro said to him just now is still being recalled in Jitaro's ears.

Ji Tairou unconsciously slowed down, and the strange light shining in his eyes was more dazzling than before...

…

…

Edo, outside Yoshiwara, next to Jianhui Liu.

"Why do I have to pretend to be a woman again..."

Asai's current expression is like this: w(?Д?)w.

He looked like he wanted to go crazy and roar loudly, but he held it back.

Ogata, Makimura, and Asai were standing next to the willow tree outside Yoshihara.

There is a willow tree at the end of the avenue connected to the outside of Yoshihara Gate, named "Mikai Willow".

Many guests had fun in Yoshiwara. After leaving Yoshiwara and walking to this willow tree, they often looked back at Yoshiwara because they had tasted the pith and learned the taste. This is the origin of the name "Jianhui Willow".

The outfits of the three Ogata people at this time have not changed much from last night.

Ogata wears the special haori of the Shirobei Club.

Makimura wears ordinary clothes.

And Asai... also dressed up as an extremely beautiful girl like yesterday...

Although it's only just getting dark now, it's not yet the time when Yoshiwara really becomes lively.

But many people who had finished their work for the day were eager to go straight to Yoshiwara with the money they had earned today, or the money they had saved for many days.

When passing by this beautiful girl Asai, most men and women couldn't help but look back and look at this beautiful girl.
To be continued...