"Starting today, we will double the number of patrols, increase the intensity of patrols, and increase the density of sentries."

Qingdeng nodded lightly.

"Well, Suisan, it's up to you to take care of this matter."

"I would like to add one more point: Send out spies to strictly monitor the Tosa Domain's residence, and contact the Kyoto Administrative Office to see if we can get any useful clues from them."

"In addition, we need to pay more attention to the trends of public opinion in the market."

"The Shinsengumi suddenly sent more manpower to patrol the town - this matter will definitely arouse public uneasiness and suspicion."

"Remember not to cause panic among the people."

"If necessary, you can contact Yataro Iwasaki and ask him to hire a tile vendor and publish a few articles to stabilize public sentiment."

Hijikata Toshizo nodded vigorously.

"Okay, I understand."

"By the way, Suisan, please do me one more favor."

"What's the deal?"

"Help me send a message to Ah Wu."

Qingden narrowed his eyes, a deep light bursting out of them.

"Tell her: I have a top-secret task for her and ask her to come to my room immediately."

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Kyoto, Tosa Domain Residence——

Okada Izo carefully clung to the shadow and carefully walked under the wall of the feudal residence.

After arriving at a remote corner, he turned his head and eyes and looked around.

After confirming that no one was around, he kicked the ground suddenly, jumped up like a green onion on dry land, and climbed over the wall quickly.

Behind the wall is a small courtyard adjacent to the verandah.

As soon as he landed, he rolled forward and happened to roll to the side of the corridor.

Then he kicked off his straw sandals, sat down on the verandah, and crossed his legs.

"Tsk! Damn it...! I couldn't kill that guy...!"

While complaining angrily, he reached out and took off the low-brimmed bamboo hat on his head, revealing a dark, rough face.

At this time, a clear young male voice suddenly sounded behind him:

"Yizang, are you back?"

In an instant, Okada Izo's body trembled violently.

"Ah! Teacher!"

In the next breath, he quickly rolled down the corridor and into the courtyard, then faced Takeichi Hanheita who was walking towards him, bent his knees and waist, put his hands and forehead on the ground - it was the most standard earth seat.

Takeshi Hanheita smiled and waved his hand.

"No need to be polite, just sit down quickly."

After that, he bent his knees and sat down on the corridor, and then made a "sit down quickly" gesture to the empty seat on his right.

When Okada Izo saw this, he immediately showed a flattered expression.

He patted the clothes on his body and shook out the dust. Then he moved respectfully to Wushi Hanpingta's side and sat upright.

Looking at the master who was close at hand, Okada Izo's cheeks were full of excitement and excitement... It looked like he was about to climax.

"Izo, how are you? Did you successfully kill Toudou Heisuke?"

Upon hearing Takeichi Hanheita's question, Okada Izo immediately felt like a deflated ball, his whole body "wilted" and his head drooped.

"Teacher, I'm sorry, I made a mistake... That Toudo Heisuke was more difficult than I expected... Teacher, please punish me!"

Looking at Okada Izo who lowered his head and shrank his shoulders, Takeichi Hanheita's eyelashes trembled a few times, and the eyes in his eyes swayed slightly.

This slight change in his expression was fleeting.

"That's it... well, since I failed this time, let's try harder next time."

Okada Yizo raised his head in surprise and blinked his eyes hard several times.

"Teacher, won't you punish me?"

"Yizang, how could I punish you?"

Mrs. Takeichi Hanpei laughed a few times and patted Okada Izo's shoulder affectionately.

That excitement, as if he was about to climax at any moment, once again dominated Okada Izo's whole body.

"Victory and defeat are common matters for military strategists."

"No one can succeed all the time."

"Momentary failure is just a common occurrence."

"What's more, you are still my beloved disciple."

"In this case, I will be even more reluctant to punish you."

When speaking of the word "loved disciple", Takeshi Banping emphasized his tone.

Hearing his teacher call him his "loved disciple", the excitement on Okada Izo's face reached an all-time high.

"What we have to do now is not to punish and be punished."

"But learn from experience and lessons and constantly improve yourself."

"Izo, after tonight's battle, when you face Toudou Heisuke next time, you won't miss again, right?"

Okada Izo immediately replied:

"It's natural!"

"I've seen through that guy's swordsmanship!"

"Next time we fight, I only need 5... No! I can kill him in 3 rounds!"

Takeshi Hanpingtai nodded:

"That's very good. Yizang, I'm very pleased that you have such fighting spirit and mentality. I've worked hard for you tonight. You can go down and rest first."

"yes!"

Under Okada Izo's warm gaze, Takeichi Hanheita slowly stood up and prepared to leave.

Suddenly, Okada Izo stopped him.

"Teacher Wushi!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Takeshi Hanheita turned half back.

Okada Izo knelt on the ground and assumed the posture of sitting down, and said loudly and righteously:

"I, Okada Izo, am illiterate in writing and do not understand current affairs."

"All I have is courage and passion!"

"I have made up my mind a long time ago! I will become the teacher's sharp blade and help him overcome obstacles!"

"For the teacher, I can even risk my life!"

"Tonight's failure really makes me ashamed!"

"Teacher, I promise you! From now on, I will never fail again!"

"I will faithfully follow your orders and kill all the captains of the Shinsengumi! Help the teacher achieve the great cause of respecting and fighting as soon as possible! Establish an unprecedented peaceful world!"

Wu Shi Banping listened quietly.

After Okada finished speaking in Tibetan, he said with a gentle smile:

"Yizang, thank you."

"When I heard your words, all the fatigue I had accumulated today seemed to disappear instantly."

"It is truly a blessing for me to have your full support."

"Even if it's just for you, I will carry out the great cause of respecting and fighting to the end!"

"Your efforts will never go to waste!"

Okada Izo was flattered and responded hurriedly:

"I can't take it! I can't take it!"

Takeshi Hanheita chuckled a few more times.
To be continued...