Chapter 566 - Gion Blood War (2/2)
“Master Togyō! Master Tõgyo! It’s really you.” “You look fine! This is really great!!!” When they saw the man, many Choshu Domain samurai started to cry.
Although Zhang Heng had guessed that the person who came to Ukichi tonight to discuss business with Gabriel would be influential, he was surprised when he heard the man’s name. He was the most influential and powerful person in the Choshu Domain. s.h.i.+nsaku Takasugi was his real name, and he was supposed to have pa.s.sed away recently. Master Tõgyo was his other name.
It was no wonder that the sect hired Kirino Tos.h.i.+aki as his personal bodyguard.
If others knew that the lord of Choshu, who should have been dead, suddenly appeared in a tea house in Kyoto, it would probably cause a great stir and unleash a series of unpredictable changes. But on the other hand, s.h.i.+nsaku Takasugi risked such a significant risk of entering Kyoto and meeting Gabriel personally. Something big must be going on.
“Mr. Gabriel, we meet again.” s.h.i.+nsaku Takasugi let out a hearty laugh before entering the room.
Although he still looked a little weak, his eyes were filled with vitality. And he seemed fine like any other healthy adult. This sparked a glimmer of hope in the samurai’s hearts. In this period of significant change, s.h.i.+nsaku Takasugi played a great role. Whether it is his political career, military capabilities, or influence in the Choshu Domain, it was difficult to be replaced.
As a result, when news of his death broke out, it was an ultimate nightmare for the Choshu and Tobaku Domain supporters. Gabriel also laughed when he saw s.h.i.+nsaku Takasugi.
“Well played! You fooled even your old friend.”
“A special method must be taken during this special time,” said s.h.i.+nsaku Takasugi.
“Special method? It seems you have made up your mind.” Gabriel felt excited, and he instantly sobered up. “Yes, you have been in j.a.pan for so long. I’m pretty sure you know exactly what’s going on right now. It’s time for the world to change. Instead of delaying and continuing with pointless fixing, it is better to break it and rebuild the world again.”
s.h.i.+nsaku Takasugi wrote, “我曹の快死果たして何の日で笑って待つ四隣に炮 声を回くを!”. He singlehandedly fought off the shogunate fleet. Even Gabriel had to admit from the depths of his heart that this short Eastern man before him was destined to do great things. It was no wonder that so many people from the Choshu Domain and even the whole of j.a.pan were willing to follow him and serve him.
However, he did not forget his ident.i.ty just because he was admired. Gabriel finished his wine and smiled slyly, “Then, what do you want from me? And what will I get in the new world?”
Translator’s footnote
我曹の快死果たして何の日で笑って待つ四隣に炮 声を回くをA famous poem written by s.h.i.+nsaku Takasugi.