Ogata told Hatsuko the general process of obtaining the "power of immortality" in as simple a sentence as possible.

"It turned out to be the 'immortal power' obtained from the 'Purple Eyes'..." Chu Guang muttered with shock on his face, "I don't know much about the 'Purple Eyes'... I can actually get it from the 'Purple Eyes'

Then gain the 'power of immortality'..."

"Whether you believe it or not, this is indeed the case." Ogata said softly, "Do you know the number of the pills I swallowed?"

"I'm sorry... about this... I really don't know... After all, I am not the developer of Bianruo Pill. I cannot determine the number of pills you are taking based on the information you provided."

"That's it..." A look of shock flashed across Ogata's face, "What about people like me who got the 'immortal power' from the 'Purple Eyes', and people like Zuemon who got the 'power of immortality' from the weird meat slices?"

What are the similarities and differences between people with 'immortal power'?"

"For example, I have more weaknesses than them."

"I don't know about this..." Hatsumi shook his head, "No one in the Toyotomi army obtained the 'immortal power' from 'Purple Eyes' like you, so there is no one who can be used as a reference.

"

"...If you don't know, then forget it." Ogata sighed softly, then held the knife at his waist and stood up slowly.

Ogata had just stood up. Genichi, who had been responsible for leading the interrogation of Hatsuko just now, said:

"...You really know a lot about the 'power of immortality'."

"It feels a little strange - I always feel like you know too much."

Yuan Yi folded his hands and placed them on the sword of Yang Shen at his waist, looking at Chu Guang with a look that showed neither sadness nor happiness.

"The 'immortal power' must be a huge secret among the Toyotomi clan."

"You are just an Iga kunoichi, but you have such a deep understanding of this secret... Can you tell me: why do you know so much about the 'power of immortality'?"

"…Because I have a high status in Igari."

"High status? Do you have high power in Iga?"

"No... As far as my position is concerned, I'm just an ordinary pawn in Iga. What I mean by 'high status' is another level of status..." At this point, Hatsumi paused.

After being silent for a while, he continued:

"Jijiu...has always regarded me as his successor."

"He has always wanted to train me into a pillar who can revitalize Iga in the future."

"So he often takes me with him and trains me step by step."

"So I know a lot of things that people of my level shouldn't know."

"I regard you as his successor." Yuan Yi raised an eyebrow, "As far as I know... the status of women in Iga is very low."

"That's the truth." Chu Guang's lips curled up slightly, "Believe it or not..."

"...Then I'll just believe what you just said."

"If you have any more questions, please ask quickly." Chu Guang, who had not heard anything since just now, sighed softly with a tired look on his face.

"We still have a lot of questions here. But don't worry - after you answer all our questions, we will abide by our promise and let you go free."

"Then, the next question - why did the Toyotomi clan attack Osaka tonight? Why did they attack Ogata-kun?"

"...Ha." Chu Guang let out a few self-deprecating laughs, "I'm afraid you will be scared if I tell you the reason."

"...Is it Nobuhide who wants to overthrow the Edo shogunate and rebuild the Toyotomi world?" Genichi asked coldly.

Hearing Yuan Yi's rhetorical question, Chu Guang's expression was startled.

"...Who are you?" A wary look appeared in Chu's eyes again, and he carefully looked at Yuan Yi several times, "You seem to have a certain disapproval of the Toyotomi clan... no, Toyotomi Nobhide."

I only have a superficial understanding..."

"You don't need to ask more about who we are." The look in Yuan's eyes dimmed slightly.

"...You are right. That lunatic Toyotomi Nobuhide was preparing to rebuild the Toyotomi world several years ago."

"Although there is no direct evidence, I feel that the reason why he got involved in the 'immortal power' was to revive Toyotomi."

"I didn't know until tonight that Toyotomi Nobuhide planned to destroy Osaka and hunt down Ogata Ittosai tonight."

"He named tonight's battle the 'Osaka Spring Formation and Battle of Xu'."

"How will destroying Osaka like this help him revive Toyotomi?" Shimada couldn't help but asked.

As soon as Shimada finished speaking, Mamiya said coldly:

"...In order to make the Edo shogunate lose control of the Western Kingdom?"

"You are right. As expected of a man wearing glasses, his head is full of aura." Hatsumi glanced at Mamiya, "The power of the Edo shogunate is basically concentrated in the East Kingdom, and the Edo shogunate has control over the West Country.

I’ve never been very strong.”

"However, the relationship with the Edo shogunate is not very good. The vassal states that are most likely to rebel against the Edo shogunate, such as the Satsuma clan and the Choshu clan, are basically concentrated in the West."

"Therefore, the importance of Kyoto and Osaka, located in the center of Japan and regarded as the front line of the Edo shogunate against the Western Kingdom, is self-evident."

"They are not only important towns used by the Edo shogunate to monitor and intimidate the Western Kingdom, but they are also the most important supply base for the Edo shogunate facing the Western Kingdom."

"Kyoto has been in a state of decline since the Tenmei Fire three years ago."

"The heavy responsibility of monitoring and deterring the Western Kingdom currently rests entirely on Osaka's shoulders."

"Now, if Osaka is reduced to ruins, just imagine what will happen."

"The Edo shogunate's control and deterrence over the Western Kingdom will plummet."

"If the Western Kingdom is in chaos, the Edo shogunate, which currently has two major supply bases in Kyoto and Osaka, will not be able to send out troops."

"To make the Edo shogunate lose control of the Western Kingdom - it was for this purpose that Toyotomi Nobuhide launched the Osaka Spring Battle, destroying Osaka's treasury, paralyzing Osaka's administrative capabilities and making it difficult to recover in a short time

.”

"Then, why are you attacking Ogata-senpai?" Shimada asked, "What benefit will attacking Ogata-senpai have to his great cause of 'restoring Toyotomi'?"

"...I don't know about this." Hatsumi's voice deepened, "It has always been difficult to guess what Toyotomi Nobuhide is thinking."

"He had a strong hostility towards Ogata Ittousai a long time ago."

"Probably when Ogata Ittosai had just killed the lord of the Hirose domain and his name had just begun to spread throughout the country, Toyotomi Nobuhide announced in public: Once you meet Ogata Ittosai, try your best to capture me alive before your eyes.

If we can’t capture them alive in front of us, we will kill them directly.”

"Last summer, he also gave a human skin mask of Ogata Ittousai to a madman who planned to burn down the entire Kyoto."

Chuguang's words touched a certain "switch" in Makimura's mind. His pupils shrank slightly and he asked quickly:

"A madman who plans to burn down the entire Kyoto?"

"That lunatic seems to be named Junroku Kunieda." Hatsumi continued, "In order to effectively attack the Edo shogunate, Toyotomi Nobuhide has been secretly supporting those who have grudges against the Edo shogunate and dare to fight against the Edo shogunate.

individual or organization.”

"Just like the Junroku Kunieda I just mentioned who wanted to burn down the entire Kyoto."

"If Junroku Kunieda's plan to 'burn down Kyoto and then pass the responsibility to the Six Great Sword Halls' is to succeed, the most important part is to have someone with a certain reputation brutally murder the Six Kyoto Swordsmen.

People from the Great Sword Hall can attract the hatred of the masters and apprentices from the six great sword halls in Kyoto."

"Ogata Ittousai was already well-known throughout the country at that time, and he was very powerful. If he disguised himself as Ogata Ittousai and went to kill people, it would not be easy to make people suspicious."

"So, Toyotomi Nobuhide, who had mastered the technology of making human skin masks at that time, gave a human skin mask from Ogata Ittosai to Junroku Kunieda."

"Since the Nijo Castle incident in Kyoto, Toyotomi Nobuhide's hatred for Ogata Ittosai seems to have become deeper."

"He sent a large number of Iga ninjas to all parts of the country to look for Ogata Ittosai."

"It is said that Toyotomi Nobhide only planned to destroy Osaka tonight."

"But after learning that Ogata Ittousai is currently in Osaka, we urgently added an additional task tonight to eliminate Ogata Ittousai."

"What's wrong with that Toyotomi Nobuhide...?" At this time, A-Ting couldn't bear it anymore and said in an unbelievable tone, "A-Yit has never seen him from the beginning to the end. That Toyotomi Nobhide."

Why do you keep targeting Ayi like you are chasing the enemy who killed your father?"

"Who knows..." Chu Guang shrugged lightly.

"...attacking Osaka...this is tantamount to a direct showdown with the Edo shogunate..." Genichi's hands have been clenched since I don't know when, "...do you know Nobhide's next move? Self-destruction

What is he going to do after Osaka?"

"I don't know." Hatsumi said immediately, "All military operations directly related to the 'Revival of Toyotomi' are kept strictly confidential."

"Even I, who is regarded as the heir by Yoshihisa, didn't know that Toyotomi Nobhide planned to destroy Osaka tonight until night fell today."

"I have no idea what Toyotomi Nobuhide will do next."

"... Let's change the question." There was a complex mixture of anger, dissatisfaction, tension and... shame in Yuan Yi's tone, "Nobuhide... is he in Osaka tonight?"

"Forget it, let me ask another question - do you know where Shin-soo is now?"

"...Do you want to hunt down Toyotomi Nobuhide?" Hatsumi looked at Yuan without any hesitation.

"These questions have nothing to do with you." Yuan Yi responded unceremoniously.

"If you want to hunt down Toyotomi Nobuhide... I'm afraid it will be quite difficult..." A bitter smile slowly appeared on Hatsune's face, "Toyotomi Nobhide... he is most likely still here.
To be continued...