How did the two of them meet, know each other, and become familiar with each other?

This all starts with Kui Shimada’s master, who works in the Goshoin Group and is the master of horses in Tsubouchi, a well-known swordsman in Edo.

[Note·Goshoin Group: Tokugawa Shogun’s personal bodyguards]

When he was young, Shimada Kui went to Edo in order to improve his swordsmanship. He became a disciple of Chuma Tsubouchi and devoted himself to practicing the Heart-Shaped Sword Style. It was at Chuma Tsubouchi's dojo that he met Nagakura Shinpachi.

Nagakura Shinpachi has been a restless master since he was a child.

He was born in the tenth year of Tianbao (1839) and was the only son in his family.

The Nagakura family served as officials in Matsumae Domain for generations, enjoying a salary of 150 koku, and their family status was quite good.

In general, Nagakura Shinpachi, like Souji, are both people "born for the sword".

He became obsessed with swordsmanship when he was only eight years old, and determined to become a world-famous swordsman.

Therefore, his father found Okada Jumatsu, a well-known Shinto Muken-ryu master at the time, to be his teacher, hoping that his beloved son would have a long-lasting martial arts career.

His father's strong support, and the advice of famous teachers... Under the interaction of the two, Nagakura Shinpachi's swordsmanship became more refined, and he was recognized as a "Shinto Muken-ryu Bunsho Kaden" at the age of only 18.

At that time, the Matsumae Domain implemented a martial arts reward system.

According to old rules, the second and third sons of a samurai family must be sent to a good martial arts school to study.

The eldest son cannot go out because he needs to inherit the position of family governor.

Although Nagakura Shinpachi, who was full of ambitions in martial arts, was not content with only achieving small results, he could only watch helplessly as his friends around him went to martial arts schools to further their studies.

In the spring of his 19th year, he finally made up his mind to leave the feudal clan without even telling his parents.

To leave the feudal clan is to break away from the feudal clan and become a ronin.

During the Edo period, it was a serious crime to secede from the feudal clan.

Although during the Warring States Period, it was common for ministers to change jobs, but after entering the Edo Period, there was a growing trend to view the departure from the feudal clan as "betraying the master as a minister" and it was unforgivable.

At the same time, in order to facilitate the control of the vassals, the shogunate explicitly prohibited the act of leaving the vassal state. No one, whether a samurai or a commoner, was allowed to leave his or her vassal state without permission.

If for some reason, you have to leave the feudal country temporarily, you need to complete certain legal procedures.

If someone breaks away from the feudal clan without going through the formalities, he will be charged with running away from the feudal clan, his family name will be cut off and his property will be confiscated. If he is caught, he may also be sentenced to death depending on the circumstances.

Logically speaking, Nagakura Shinpachi's behavior of leaving the feudal clan without even informing his parents is really treasonous.

However, his parents understood his behavior and did not blame him.

In addition, because he was passionate about swordsmanship and did not do anything that would bring shame on the feudal state after he left the feudal clan, the feudal lord, although he affirmed the law, thought that his spirit was commendable, so he was found not guilty and did not even recover him.

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After breaking away from the feudal clan, Nagakura Shinpachi mainly worked in Edo and Kanto areas.

In order to hone his skills and courage, he would go to the gym and play on the field from time to time, regardless of his wealth and life.

Such a flamboyant behavior naturally attracted the attention of some people - such as the owner of Pingnai.

Master Tsubouchi took a fancy to Nagakura Shinpachi's skills and invited him to his dojo to serve as the shihandai.

Not only can he earn money, but he can also frequently compete with others in martial arts... This kind of good job that is difficult to find even with a lantern, Nagakura Shinpachi naturally agreed happily.

Nagakura Shinpachi is a person with a bold personality and it is easy to get along with others.

During the time when he served as a teacher in Tsubouchi's master's dojo, he competed with his fellow disciples from morning to night, honed his sword skills, and often went out to teach with kendo equipment on his back.

In this way, he naturally met his fellow disciple Kui Shimada.

Although the two are not the same generation - Nagakura Shinpachi is 27 years old and Shimada Kui is 35 - they quickly formed a deep friendship because of their similar personalities and congenial spirits.

Later, Nagakura Shinpachi concluded that "training in the dojo could no longer improve my skills," so he resigned from his position as a teacher and left the Tsubouchi dojo.

He went to Qianshiya to apply for a bodyguard job, was recommended to Qingnobo by Kiryu's boss, and became acquainted with Qingnobo - and this is the story that followed.

Shimada Kui didn't know that his old friend had also joined the Shinsengumi until Aomori announced the list of officers of the Shinsengumi, and he was directly promoted to the high position of captain of the Bato Team's second division.

On the night when the Shinsengumi officially departed for Shangluo, Shimada Kui looked around the camp for Nagakura Shinpachi, and finally reunited with him.

At that time, the two chatted for a long time.

Even though they have been separated for a long time, the two are still close friends who talk about everything.

If it were some people, they might be shy and ask Nagakura Shinpachi to take advantage of his position and take care of him - Shimada Kui would not do that.

He would rather die than rely on nepotism to gain a high position!

"Ah! Captain!"

"Captain! Why are you here?"

"Captain, your body is quite strong!"

Shimada Kui's "Shinpachi" just now attracted the attention of everyone around him.

Seeing the captain of the second division here, everyone was shocked.

Or be so surprised that you forget to speak.

Or he stood up and saluted in panic.

Or looking at Nagakura Shinpachi's body with great interest.

"Okay, everyone, please relax!"

Nagakura Shinpachi waved his hand.

"This is a bathing place, not a training ground! At this time and place, you and I are both bathers, and there is no relationship between superiors and subordinates!"

Nagakura Shinpachi, who originally couldn't read a single Chinese character, has become eloquent since he regularly attended the free "culture classes" offered by Shannan Keisuke at the Shiwei Hall.

Now that Nagakura Shinpachi said so, everyone no longer hesitated and sat down one after another.

In the blink of an eye, curious eyes focused on Nagakura Shinpachi.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Someone asked excitedly:

"Captain! I heard that you were always by his side and fighting side by side with Niou-sama when he was still an ordinary Sadachi Hui Doshin in the Northern Bansho. Is this true?"

"Um?"

Nagakura Shinpachi raised his eyebrows, then grinned:

"You are right, there is such a thing."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone else asked:

"Captain! I heard that Nioh-sama is a member of the Taoist movement and that he has an unclear relationship with the captain of the first team. Is this true?"

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Huichang Baozi apologizes! Bao Baozi has tried his best! But he still failed and failed to write 6000+ (tears Bao Baozi)
Chapter completed!