Chapter 579 - Coming As Promised (1/2)

Okita Soki related to Zhang Heng about the recent happenings brewing within the s.h.i.+nsengumi. It appeared that Kyoto’s public security was worsening by the day, and the general’s behavior was getting more and more ambiguous. The director Kondo Isami and the deputy Hijikata Tos.h.i.+zo were getting increasingly worried. With the rapidly deteriorating situation, rumors that a new government would soon be propped up began to spread widely among the public. The ronin in the group also began to worry about their future. If the new government fell into the Tobaku Sect’s hands, they would definitely come up with everything they had to destroy s.h.i.+nsengumi since it was the shogunate’s main force.

While everyone was panicking, Okita Soki, trying to make a full recovery at home, was exceptionally calm.

He knew how bad the situation was, but he managed to convince himself to simplify the whole thing. Since the director and deputy director were still in discussion, he just needed to execute them as usual. Okita Soki just did not know if he could even swing the Tachi in his hand.

“In two months, the maple leaves of Kiyomizu-dera should turn red too,” Okita Soki blurted to Zhang Heng.

“Yes.”

“Ah, when the time comes, I really want to take a look,” Okita Soki sighed.

“I see.”

“Unfortunately, I have lost a reason to go there again.” A trace of sadness lurked beneath in Okita Soki’s signature hearty smile. Perhaps he saw his destiny from the orchid in the corner.

“Get well soon. I heard that Director Kondo and Deputy Director Hijikata are busy seeking a potential partner for you. Your sister Ako entrusted them with your marriage before you left home,” replied Zhang Heng.

Okita Soki shook his head. “You don’t have to lie. I know my body. I am afraid this sickness that plagues me is incurable. So, I shouldn’t waste the time of any other woman.”

Zhang Heng was speechless.

But then, Okita Soki rea.s.sured Zhang Heng. “Don’t worry; I haven’t forgotten the agreement between us. I will go to you when my health gets better.”

“Well, if there is anything at all that you need, get someone to look for me in the dojo.”

Okita Soji’s health deteriorated faster than expected, and there was a good chance the friendly match with Zhang Heng wouldn’t even take place. It was a shame that Zhang Heng was unable to fight the top s.h.i.+nsengumi member in this dungeon. But such was life. n.o.body got what they wanted all the time.