Blood foam flying in the air.

In the open space in the distance, as of now, there were still orderly military camps.

But now, it has changed beyond recognition.

The originally very flat ground was turned into a swamp-like mess by massive amounts of blood and trampled by feet.

Broken bamboo spears, torn tents, broken swords, and all kinds of junk were falling and scattered everywhere, with the remains of many people mixed in among them.

Many crows have been attracted. They are hovering over the battlefield, waiting for the best time to hunt, and repeatedly make a harsh "quacking" noise, adding a different kind of desolation to the battlefield.

These horrifying scenes that made people feel like they were in hell were intertwined and passed through Shibasaki Renjuro's field of vision.

The line of defense in his mind called "reason", which is responsible for blocking impulse, irritability and other negative emotions, collapsed instantly.

He looked around, his lips trembling slightly.

At this critical moment, he subconsciously relied on the person he trusted most.

"Mr. Settsu! Mr. Settsu!"

He held his head high, raised his voice, and called Settsu Yorimitsu over and over again, stretching his neck and looking for him everywhere, like a child looking for milk.

However... no matter how many times he called, he still could not find the tall figure that would immediately appear in front of him as long as he called a little bit.

When he was at a loss, he threw away the commander's tent in three steps at a time, ran towards the deserter nearest him, grabbed his shoulders, and asked hysterically:

"Hey! You! Have you seen Mr. Settsu?"

The man shuddered violently, and then replied tremblingly:

"Shoo, Mr. Settsu? I, I, I, I, I didn't see it!"

"Tsk! Get out!"

Shibasaki Renjuro pushed this person away roughly, then went to another person and asked the same question - this person also didn't see Settsu Yorimitsu.

Find someone, ask "Where is Settsu Yorimitsu?", receive the answer "I don't know", then find the next person, ask the same question again, and then receive the answer "I don't know" again... the cycle repeats.

Settsu Yorimitsu seemed to have disappeared from the world, and his shadow was nowhere to be seen.

The military camp was in chaos. At this critical moment when strong men were urgently needed to maintain order, he, the general, wasted precious time doing things that had nothing to do with reality.

There is no doubt that this is a manifestation of a mental breakdown.

At this moment, Shibazaki Renjuro suddenly heard the noisy sound suddenly amplified and approaching, like dark clouds suddenly expanding on a rainy day.

He subconsciously turned around and looked around - among the smoke and blood foam, there were hoarse roars, painful roars, desperate screams, and sad wailings everywhere.

The turbulent crowds of people were running away, really facing mountains and seas, it was extremely scary.

Just at the very back of the crowd, there was a giant shadow galloping.

Countless thieves couldn't escape, so they smashed into the edge of this giant shadow.

Suddenly, accompanied by a scream that did not sound like a human voice, streams of blood arrows splashed several feet high, and a bright red plum blossom bloomed in the air, and then fell in profusion, becoming part of the red swamp on the ground.

Suddenly, the scurrying bandits suddenly fled to the left and right - and a giant shadow full of murderous intent jumped in front of Shibazaki Renjuro.

Soaring like clouds!

Rising like a dragon!

Just seeing this giant shadow, half of the rebel army changed their expressions and couldn't help but retreat; as for the remaining half, they stood with their mouths wide open, as if they had lost their souls.

Shibasaki Renjuro falls into the latter category.

His eyes were straight, his head was huddled between his arched shoulders, and even his breath was cowardly hidden deep in his throat, making him almost breathless. He completely forgot about time and space, just like he encountered a tiger.

rabbit.

"Are you Shibasaki Renjuro?"

While the giant shadow spoke, he raised his right arm - the bloody tip, pointing directly at Shibasaki Renjuro's chest.

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The Shinsengumi position, this formation——

Hijikata Toisho stood on the observation tower made of mud, holding a telescope in his hand and looking intently at the rebel camp in the distance.

According to the command sequence of "one orange, two Hijikata, three near and four Shannan", when Aoto entered the battle, the command of the Shinsengumi fell on the shoulders of Hijikata Toshizo.

After Aoto left with Sanako and the Aizu cavalry, Toshizo Hijikata had been standing on this observation deck, motionless like a statue, always monitoring the movements of the enemy camp.

Although they were far apart, the scene of the enemy camp...the billowing dust and smoke, and the fleeing bandits were clearly reflected in the lens tube, and then shone into Hijikata Toshizo's eyes.

Hijikata Toshizo narrowed his eyes, immediately turned around, jumped off the observation deck, and ducked back to the main formation.

In this formation, Isamu Kondo, Keisuke Shannan, Hachiro Kiyokawa, Mai Kinoshita, Shinpachi Nagakura, Ichi Saito, and the members of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd divisions are all ready.

The general commander also returned from the northern front and stood beside Mai Kinoshita, also waiting for Hijikata Toshizo's military order.

Although she had just beheaded thirty or so food bags, for Souji, this amount of exercise could not even make her short of breath.

As soon as Hijikata Toshizo returned to the main formation with his front foot, he loudly announced with his back foot:

"Tachibana and Miss Chiba have successfully invaded the enemy camp! The enemy camp is in chaos!"

"Now is the moment for our decisive battle!"

"The next battle will determine the outcome of this Iga offensive and defensive battle!"

"I hope you will spare no effort! Fight to the death!"

"Soldiers of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd divisions! Listen to me!"

"You are the three strongest units of the Shinsengumi!"

"The most skilled and powerful team members are all concentrated here with you."

"Because I believe in your strength, Tachibana has designated you as the 'general reserve team' and placed you in this formation."

"The purpose is to be able to release the tiger that is ready to attack when launching a general attack and tear the enemy into pieces in one breath!"

"Don't betray Tachibana...no, don't betray our trust in you!"

"The command sequence of the troops will be arranged as planned in advance!"

"If I die, Asheng will continue to command the troops!"

"If Asheng dies, Shannan will take over the command."

After saying that, Hijikata Toshizo pulled out the Izumi Mori Kanesada from his waist - a frightening cold light shot into everyone's eyes.

At the same time, Souji, Isamu Kondo and others drew their swords in their hands.

Kaga Kiyomitsu, Nagasone Kotetsu, Izumi Mori Kanesada...these high-quality swords are unsheathed together, and the light of the swords complement each other, making it look spectacular.

"Osuguan-kun, raise the battle flag!"

Ozeki Masajiro nodded vigorously, and then raised a big flag in his hand.

There is the glory of death, but no shame of life——

"The Shinsengumi, go out into battle!"

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Chapter completed!