inspire-indiana Chapter 2651 The entire naval force was wiped out!
Chapter 2651 The entire naval force was wiped out!
Chapter 2651: The entire naval force of 100 men was wiped out!
Matsudaira Katakuri opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something.
But in the end, it all turned into a heavy sigh.
Kondo Isao scratched his head and looked at Hijikata and Okita, who both shook their heads with cold faces.
After pondering for a long time, the old man, who had undergone six transformations, slowly said, "I once saw a few words about it in an ancient book."
"It is mentioned above that the Koma-gami has the power to quell the 'dragon veins', but this is no different from mythology."
Hope seems to be fading with the passage of time.
Are we really going to sit idly by and watch Edo be gradually eroded by these five energy fountains?
In this heavy, almost suffocating atmosphere.
That clear, steady, and childlike voice rang out once again, like a pebble thrown into an ancient pool.
"The Komagami do exist."
All eyes immediately focused on them.
The one who spoke was still the shrine maiden, Okuni, who had been standing quietly to the side.
The girl seemed unaffected by the somber atmosphere in the hall.
A serene expression graced her fair face.
His clear, black-and-white eyes reflected the eerie green light outside the window.
Yet it seemed to penetrate the raging energy and see something much deeper.
"Komagami?"
The flying squirrel repeated the unfamiliar word, looking at the other person with gentle eyes.
Please explain in detail.
Ah Guo bowed slightly, his voice soft yet clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"The largest dragon vein in Edo was originally located not at the 'air station,' but at a shrine called 'Huanglongmen.'"
"Because that is the Altana, which is the most concentrated 'dragon's lair' of dragon vein energy on this planet."
"Therefore, since ancient times, there has been a group of spirit beasts called 'Koma-gami' who have guarded Huanglong Gate for generations under the worship of shrine maidens."
At this point, the witch of Aguo organized her thoughts again and continued:
"The Koma-gami are not ordinary wild beasts, nor are they demons, but rather a group of spirit beasts."
"Its innate ability is to calm and suppress the flow of dragon vein energy."
"Since ancient times, wherever a komainu (guardian deity) is guarding, the dragon veins are smooth and the earth's energy is peaceful."
"It's as if this planet created these creatures specifically to target the dragon veins."
Everyone listened with rapt attention.
These almost mythical narratives seem so crucial at this moment.
"But twenty years ago..."
The voice of the witch from A-Guo suddenly became low and somber.
"Those Celestials, the Galactic Empire's forces have entered Edo on a large scale."
"They are eyeing the immense dragon vein energy beneath the Yellow Dragon Gate."
"With the assistance of the shogunate at the time, they forcibly occupied the place and drove out the komainu (guardian deity) and priestesses who had protected it for generations."
"Then the Edo Air Station and Space Central Tower were built on the site of Huanglongmen."
"The name Huanglongmen is thus buried under steel and machinery."
"The Koma-gami (guardian deity) is gradually being passed down orally only among a few ancient priestesses, sorcerers, onmyoji (yin-yang masters), and priests."
After she finished speaking, she looked up at the flying squirrel and General Mao Mao, who looked embarrassed.
"However, the lineage of Huanglongmen and Koma-gami has not been completely severed."
"As far as I know, there is a pair of young twin sisters in Huanglongmen who are still in Edo."
"The older sister's name is 'Ayin', and the younger sister's name is 'Baeyin'."
"In the chaos, they took away two young Komagami children and quietly disappeared."
"But with the passage of time and the changing world, where have they ended up now?"
"Did those two Koma-gami offspring grow up safely?"
Whether the power of the ancestors has been retained is unknown.
Kogami!
A guardian spirit beast capable of controlling Altana energy!
The priestess of Huanglongmen and the son of the Koma-gami!
These messages are like stars suddenly shining in the dark night sky.
It pointed the way out of the current predicament.
If we can find the two priestess sisters and the two komainu offspring.
Perhaps we can use their power to quell those five out-of-control energy beams.
General Flying Squirrel's eyes flashed, and he immediately pressed for an answer:
What does a Komagami look like? What are its most distinctive features?
Could you describe it in detail, or draw a picture of it?
"We need to search the entire city immediately!"
A-Guo nodded gently: "Although I have never seen it in person before, I have seen future scenes through the 'Sky Eye'."
She then walked to the low table to the side and knelt down.
General Mao immediately ordered his attendants to bring him paper and pen.
The movements of the painting in the country were somewhat clumsy, clearly indicating that he was not an expert in this art.
Fortunately, I have clear images in my mind.
The lines are simple, without shadows, embellishments, or any skill involved.
Soon the outline of a creature appeared on the paper.
It is large in size and resembles a dog. No, it is a dog.
Its entire body is covered in beautiful white fur, and its appearance is very similar to that of a professionally groomed Pomeranian.
A pair of round, dark eyes, a chubby face, and uniquely shaped eyebrows.
They look incredibly cute and adorable.
"This is this?"
"Isn't that the giant dog from the Yorozuya?!"
Almost at the same moment that Aguo put down his pen.
Two incredibly shocked voices practically roared out.
Kondo Isao suddenly took a step forward, staring wide-eyed at the image on the paper.
Hijikata Toshiro and Okita Sougo, who were standing next to him, also had expressions of disbelief on their faces.
It turns out that Komagami was actually Kagura's pet.
Sadaharu!
The banquet hall fell silent for a moment, then began to murmur.
Matsudaira Katakuri, wearing sunglasses, curiously leaned over to take a look, then suddenly slapped his thigh.
"That's right, that's it. It usually looks silly, but it turns out it has such a big background?"
The spark of hope suddenly turned into a raging fire.
If this 'Sadaharu' is truly a descendant of the Komamami.
Finding it might be the key to solving the problem.
Okita Sougo suddenly reminded him softly.
"Gintoki and Kagura have been arrested by the Marines."
General Flying Squirrel reacted swiftly and immediately gave the order in a deep voice.
"Bring them here immediately!"
He remembered that all the people they caught that day were locked in the cells of the destroyer outside.
"Yes."
A naval soldier standing guard at the corner of the door immediately went to do it.
"Lord General."
The elderly Six-Turn Dancer suddenly spoke.
The old minister proposed in a deep voice: "Now that we know the names of the two witch sisters from Huanglongmen are Ayin and Baiyin..."
"Perhaps we can take a two-pronged approach."
"A formal announcement and call to action was issued to the entire city via television and radio."
"It is stated that Edo is facing an unprecedented crisis and urgently needs their help to overcome the difficulties together."
"If the two are still hiding somewhere in Edo, they may show themselves upon hearing this news."
"Even if they still harbor resentment towards the shogunate and are unwilling to help."
"It also lets the public know that we are doing our best to deal with this incident, which can reassure the public."
Upon hearing this, General Mao Mao's eyes flashed with approval.
This move not only improves the efficiency of the search, but also demonstrates the shogunate's proactive and responsible attitude.
This is a good strategy both in terms of public and private interests.
He immediately nodded and then looked at Matsudaira Katakuri.
"Let's handle this in the name of the National Police Agency."
"The announcement should be sincere and urgent, but should not exaggerate the panic; it should give people hope."
"Make all radio and television broadcasts play it every fifteen minutes."
"Understood, General!"
Matsudaira Katakuri solemnly accepted the order and turned to go out to make arrangements.
The atmosphere inside the hall became slightly more lively due to these successive turning points.
however.
The harsh pace of reality never gives people a chance to catch their breath.
Just as Matsudaira Katakuri's footsteps disappeared into the corridor.
A naval soldier suddenly ran in and shouted at the flying squirrel:
"report!"
"Urgent military situation!"
His hoarse voice immediately poured cold water on the newly ignited flame of hope.
"A hundred-man force led by Lieutenant Colonel Sterling has encountered a formidable enemy at Kan'ei-ji Temple!"
"Based on the real-time vital signs information, it has been confirmed that the entire army has been wiped out!"
(End of this chapter)