Chapter 165

Chapter 165

The Strongest Man in the Shinsengumi

In the end, Toshizou was the one to defeat the Ghoul, but it wasnt as if I did nothing at all.

I supported him from the back with buff magic.

I casted enchantments to increase the sharpness of his sword, and raise his physical strength.

Oh, so this is buff magic. Thank you.

Said Toshizou.

It will allow you to move faster than usual, but dont allow yourself to lose control.

Toshizou jumped around in order to confirm this, and then he smiled.

This is good. I feel like I would be able to cut down a hundred of the Satsuma and Choshu dogs.

Toshizou would say such dark things with a serious expression. But this attitude made him reliable.

In fact, Toshizou had cut down many of the new governments army during the Toba and Fushimi battles. Had he had the support of magic back then, then he might have been able to defeat a whole clan on his own. Thats how powerful Toshizous sword was.

Before I knew it, the old man with the fox mask was standing next to me and explaining.

Who was the strongest man in the Shinsengumi? Many people have asked me that through the years. I never engaged in such vain debates, but the others have said many things.

The strongest sword in the Shinsengumi was Souji Okita. However, he was frail in body, and after a few years, he could not even hold a sword properly. Considering this, the strongest should be the second corps Shinpachi Nagakura or the thirds Hajime Saitou. And there were some who suggest the dual-wielding Takeo Hattori and the southern mercenary samurai, Kanichirou Yoshimura.

They are all famous swordsmen.

Aye. However, as someone who was able to get a close look at them, they were all just extensions of training swords. Of course, they had some actual combat experience. But they were too sophisticated.

So, who was actually the strongest?

Dont rush, Demon King. Let me tell you an old story. Do you know of the Ikedaya incident?

Not the Ikedaya from the Satsuma conflict, but the one involving the Shinsengumi?

I had thought that I knew his ability well, but seeing him like this reminded me of how much of a monster he was. He had an air around him that was more fearsome than the Ghoul.

The strongest man in the Shinsengumihuh

It wasnt an exaggeration. He was often seen as the sharp leader of the organization. However, perhaps he was more of a barbarian who relied entirely on his sword. Thats what I thought.

As I reevaluated him, Toshizou proved that I was right. He was just about to finish off the Ghoul.

These ancients are true villains for creating monsters with the gathered bodies of sinners. Its time I return you to the earth.

Toshizou said as he pulled back with his sword.

Huh?

I muttered, and the old man replied.

Its the one-handed flat thrust that they were known for.

I see.

The demon vice-captain thought of it. Its a technique where you thrust with your sword level. The advantage of this, is that when the blade enters the stomach, it passes through the ribs and deals a lethal wound. And even if you miss, you can just swing to the side. But

There, the old man paused.

What?

I asked, and then he continued.

It doesnt really matter. When it is done by Toshizou Hijikata, his attack is sharp, and no ribs can stop it. And he never misses, so a second attack is never necessary.

As the old man declared, Toshizous one-handed flat thrust went straight into the Ghouls head. Even though it was undead, it still had a brain. No, it was because it was dead, that the brain was an important organ. Once he realized this, Toshizou targeted it without hesitation.

He moved faster than the eye could follow. His blade pierced into the Ghouls right eyeball and destroyed his skull. And then it crushed the brain within. The Ghouls head exploded like a firework of filth. Rotted flesh splattered all over Toshizou, but he looked like he didnt even notice. That being said, he wasnt expressionless either. He looked very amused. This was someone who felt fulfilled when he was fighting. Otherwise, he was incredibly awkward.

I thought about how he lived while the Ghoul crumbled to the ground, and then I waited for Toshizou to return from the battlefield.

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