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First of all, a touch of clear light blue just like the autumn sky, broke into Qingdeng's eyes.

Then, the beautiful scene composed of this light blue as the main color made Qingdeng dazzled for a moment.

The person who created this beautiful scenery that seems to absorb all the light around him and make the shadows around him become a foil, is the person who has changed into a light blue bathrobe and stands gracefully in front of the Wufu shop. Sanako standing behind Qingdeng.

Qingdeng had noticed a long time ago that Sanako seems to be particularly fond of blue.

The ribbons she uses to tie her hair, the ties of clogs, and the kimono she often wears... The colors she chooses are basically cool colors with blue as the main color.

So, just now, when he was waiting for Sanako to change and come out, Qingdeng wondered if Sanako would choose a blue bathrobe for himself.

In the end, Qingdeng really guessed it right.

The fine-textured light blue cloth, embroidered with white moiré patterns, clung to Sanako's delicate body.

The pure white wide belt adds a girly look to Sanako.

This beautiful belt is so white that people dare not look at it, for fear that their own eyesight will accidentally stain it. Behind Sanako, there is a belt that is bigger than Qingdeng's two palms, but it looks very beautiful. Cute bow.

How women wear kimono obi - this kind of thing is also very particular. There are about 20 different ways to tie a belt.

When Sanako wears women's kimonos on weekdays, the belt tying method she chooses is the very common and classic "Taiko Knot".

The so-called taiko knot is to fold the ends of the belt after fastening into a square of 30 centimeters on one side.

The name comes from the "Taiko Bridge" in Kameido Tenjin Temple in Edo City.

In order to make the obi knot look like a bow-shaped "Taiko Bridge", the obi ends are plugged into the square and a small cushion called "Obi pillow".

The good-looking shape makes the taiko knot very popular among women of any age.

Qingdeng is used to the appearance of Sanako's waist tied with a taiko knot... so now seeing the bowknot on Sanako's back, although it is a bit huge, but just in proportion to her waist, he feels quite novel.

Because the world thinks the bow tie is a bit too fancy, generally speaking, only those unmarried women who are lively and like to dress up conspicuously will favor this method.

Sanako, who usually looks serious and loves the reserved taiko knot, suddenly puts on a bow tie full of fashion sense and lively atmosphere... This strong contrast creates a wonderful sense of contrast, which makes Qingdeng My eyes lit up.

The neat and dignified taiko knot is indeed quite suitable for a woman like Sanako who exudes a graceful and luxurious aura... But this youthful and cute shape is also not bad, with a special sense of beauty.

Such a beautiful yukata can only be controlled by a first-class beauty—and Sanako just happens to be such a beauty.

When wearing ordinary kimono and kendo uniform, which slightly concealed the original figure, Sanako's part, which was a circle larger than Kinoshita Mai, was already very conspicuous.

What kind of effect will I have if I change to a yukata made of this kind of light fabric... It is self-evident.

I saw that Sanako's skirt was stretched tightly. This part, which is developed contrary to the serious appearance, is more eye-catching than before because the curve is perfectly outlined.

Because the neckline is really covered, and the belt stretched to the lower end of the southern hemisphere, it has the effect of boosting and gathering, and the fabric in front of the bear is pushed into a mountain peak.

Qingdeng couldn't help wondering: Can the current Sanazi see his own toes when he lowers his head...

Down the waist, there are two white legs that look like they have just been soaked in milk.

The hem of the bathrobe, which was only as long as Sanako's calf, swayed slightly with the occasional night wind, revealing more fair and beautiful legs.

Sanako has sensual legs that perfectly match her slender waist and plump parts.

The slender ankles and small feet that are always hidden under the hem of the long hakama and inside the white socks are now generously exposed.

Fair skin, jet-black pupils and blue hair, red lips, light blue clothes, light pink fingernails and toenails...

All the colors are perfectly interpreted on this delicate body.

Well-proportioned beautiful legs, to the delicate and round "peach", and then to the looming straight collarbone under the skirt... The outline outlined by these beauty exudes a different aura than usual.

Sanako still had that noble and elegant face, but this graceful aura was a little more indescribably delicate and playful.

Qingdeng's sense of time became extremely strange from the moment his gaze turned to Sanako.

He felt as if he had been staring at Sanako for a long time...but in reality, everything happened with the snap of his fingers.

"...I'd better change back to my kendo uniform."

The sudden words from Sanako made Qingdeng regain his normal perception of the world.

Qingdeng took a closer look, and saw that Sanazi's bright eyes were filled with faint shame.

Pulling his hands inward, he hugged Furoshiki tightly in his arms. The toes, like the sprouts of white lotus root, lightly clasp the blue button wooden clogs under the soles of the feet.

Furoshiki is a furoshiki that people in the Edo period often used to carry or store items.

The furoshiki in Sanako's arms was holding her kendo uniform and tabi socks.

"This kind of clothes... a bit too casual."

As she spoke, she stretched her hand behind her and touched the bow on her back waist.

"I'm not used to wearing bathrobes, so I don't wear them anymore."

After saying this, Zuo Nazi turned around, intending to return to the Wufu shop behind him.

"Miss Sanako!"

However, just as her lotus feet had time to step back half a step, Qing Deng quickly stopped her.

Sanako originally thought that Qingdeng was trying to persuade her not to change her clothes.

However……

"Miss Sanako, this yukata suits you well."

The first thing Qingdeng said was a compliment that could not detect the slightest hypocrisy or flattery.

"It's not in vain that I look forward to seeing you in your yukata."

Speaking of this, Qingdeng paused for a moment, then showed a smile all over his face, and replaced it with unpretentious sincere emotions——

"It's really beautiful!"

The expression on Sanako's face became elusive at this moment.

With her red lips parted slightly, she gave Qingdeng a group of long... eyes that contained an unknown number of emotions.

"It's rare to wear such beautiful clothes. If you only wear them for a short while and don't wear them, it would be a pity."

"Miss Sanako, consider it a new life, wear this outfit tonight, and visit all the venues of the fireworks display."

Qingdeng let go of his hands resting on the sheath of Ding Guishen's scabbard, and strode towards the dense crowd beside him.

"Let's go, I feel a little hungry, let's go buy something delicious."

"..."

Sanako looked at Qingdeng's receding back with vacillating eyes.

A look of hesitation tugged back and forth on Sanako's cheeks.

After a while, Sanako took a deep breath as if she had made up her mind.

Immediately afterwards, she quickly retracted the little foot that was half a step back just now, and then followed the tall figure with small "slapping" steps...

...

...

The excitement of the fireworks show tonight is no less than last night.

Buskers can be seen everywhere looking to cash in on this rare occasion.

The performances of these street performers are very interesting and wonderful... But if you just stop and watch along the way and spend all your time watching the performances of the performers, it would be too boring and a pity.

There are still about 40 minutes before the fireworks start... I glanced at Qingdeng, who was facing the pointer of the pocket watch, and turned to Sanako who was beside me and asked:

"Miss Sanako, is there anything you want to eat or play?"

"Well……"

Because of wearing a mask, Sanako's crooning sound was a bit muffled.

In order to reduce the crowds of passers-by, Sanako just bought a white fox mask that can cover her entire face from a certain mask stand.

Thanks to this mask used to hide their faces, Qingdeng and the others immediately received a lot less attention.

After pondering for a while, Sanako shook her head lightly.

"Mr. Ju, what about you? Is there any food you want to eat, or any street vendor games you want to play?"

Sanako returned the question to Qingdeng.

"Um……"

This question also stumped Qingdeng.

Since I visited the venue of the fireworks festival with Mai Kinoshita last night, I have nothing new about this place...

But at this moment, out of the corner of Qingdeng's eye, he suddenly saw: Zuo Nazi seemed to be looking at something.

He quickly turned his head to look—it turned out that the place Sanako was looking at was a game vendor that offered "shooting games".

Qing Deng and Kinoshita Mai went to play last night. Throw arrows without arrows at the products on the shelves, and whichever product you hit will be yours.

She is very good at throwing things, and she can tell at a glance that she is Mai Kinoshita who has specially practiced this skill. In this kind of game, she is completely random.

Last night, Kinoshita Mai, who made 8 of 10 shots, almost made the vendor's boss...a middle-aged man with a bald head cry.

After Qingdeng noticed that Sanako was sizing up the "arrow-throwing game" vendor not far away, he immediately tilted his eyeballs and looked at Sanako's expression quietly.

Although Zonazi was wearing a mask and couldn't see her expression, but the changes in her eyes could be seen at a glance——Qingdeng clearly saw the depths of Zonazi's pupils, a touch of eagerness emerged. Lively light.

"...Miss Zuo Nazi." Qingdeng smiled slightly, raised his hand and pointed forward, "Shall we go play with that?"

What Qing Deng was referring to was, of course, the "Arrow Game" vendor.

"Huh?" Zuo Nazi was stunned for a moment, "Mr. Ju, do you want to play with that?"

"Hmm... that's right." Qingdeng grinned, "How about it? Do you want to go play together?"

"I..." Sanako shook his head lightly, "I'm not very interested in this kind of game..."

--I see……

Seeing this, Qingdeng thought to himself.

——Miss Sanako is too embarrassed to play...

Sanako has always paid great attention to her external image.

She probably worried that playing this kind of game would make her lose her manners.

Qingdeng, who saw through Sanako's thoughts at a glance, thought for a moment, then smiled and said:

"I'm quite interested in that game, can you play with me?"

"That's not a problem..."

"Then let's go."

Qingdeng and Zuo Nazi strode towards the vendor one after the other.

When they approached the vendor, there happened to be an extra seat because one of them didn't want to play anymore.

"Boss, how do you charge here..."

Qingdeng lifted the curtain hanging around the vendor, and asked loudly into the stall... But before he finished speaking, the rest of the words got stuck in his throat.

"Oh! 1 arrow, 2 cents! Whatever you throw on the shelf, it will be returned to you..."

The boss's voice also stopped abruptly.

Suddenly, Qingdeng and the boss were silent, you look at me, I look at you, their eyes are facing each other...

The reason for such a weird scene... is because the owner of this vendor is a bald man who is very familiar to Qingdeng...

It was the bald boss whose business Qingdeng and Kinoshita Mai had "taken care of" last night...

— Uncle! Was your booth not here last night? !

Qingdeng let out a silent cry in his heart.

The first person to recover from the state of shock was the bald boss.

The bald boss seemed to recall something terrible, his expression suddenly changed, then he stretched his neck and scanned Qingdeng's surroundings.

After not seeing the red figure, he showed a relieved expression.

But... after a while, his "relieved" expression turned into a weird look.

He scanned Qingdeng back and forth with meaningful eyes, and Sanazi who was standing shoulder to shoulder with Qingdeng...

"Mr. Orange? What's wrong with you?"

Sanako didn't notice the strange expression of the bald boss, because her attention was all on Qingdeng at the moment.

"Um?"

Qingdeng, who was "awakened" by Sanako's questioning voice, hurriedly said:

"Ah, I, I'm fine, I just think that the products offered by this vendor are quite luxurious."

After finishing speaking, Qingdeng cleared his throat vigorously.

"Boss, how do you charge here?"

"Oh, this..."

The bald boss gave Qingdeng a treacherous smile—his smile conveyed the message "I understand, I understand, I understand everything, and I will help you keep it secret"...

"An arrow costs 2 cents! Whatever you hit on the shelf, you will own it! Sir Samurai, would you like to try it?"

While skillfully introducing the rules of the game to Qingdeng and Sanako, the bald boss spread a headless arrow in front of Qingdeng.

As expected of a person who makes a living by doing business, his acting skills are amazing.

His tone and movements were quite natural...as if he really didn't know Qingdeng...

"Then..." Qingdeng took out his purse, "I'll shoot 10 arrows first. Do you want to shoot some arrows too?"

The second half of Qingdeng's words was naturally addressed to Zuo Nazi who was beside him.

"I don't need it." Zuo Nazi shook his head lightly, "It's enough for me to see you playing."

Sanako refused to join the game...Qingdeng was not discouraged or anxious either.

Qingdeng thought to himself: After watching him play the game once, Miss Zuo Nazi might temporarily put down her reserve because of her high interest and would like to play the game.

After thinking this way in his heart, Qingdeng slowly picked up an arrow and casually aimed at a certain prize on the shelf...

...

...

At this very moment—

On a certain bench at an outdoor tea stall not far from Qingdeng and the others——

"Huh? Ichinose-kun, I think I saw 'Nioh'."

A middle-aged warrior wearing a black cat mask whispered to a middle-aged warrior wearing a ghost mask sitting beside him.

The middle-aged samurai called "Ichinose" was lowering his head at this moment, stroking his left arm... with a particularly terrifying appearance, as if treating some high-end artwork.

I saw that there was not a single piece of good flesh on his left arm, and hideous burn scars covered the entire skin of his left arm. The whole arm is like a dry wood that has been burned by fire, it is charred black that seems to be able to shake off some charcoal ash.

Because his arm looks so scary, others unconsciously move away from him, creating a small "vacuum zone" around it.

"'Nioh'?" Ichinose raised his head slowly, "Where is it? Where is 'Nioh'?"

"Over there. In front of the game booth of the 'Jet Shooting Game'. He seems to be playing a game with a certain woman there."

"Oh?" Ichinose raised her eyebrows and said with a smile, "Judging from her figure...that woman who is playing games with 'Nioh' seems to be a beauty."

The middle-aged warrior wearing a black cat mask let out a self-deprecating "hehehe" laugh:

"The 'Nioh' who beheaded countless people...his personal life is quite colorful. He is a famous celebrity who is admired in public, and he can play around with beauties in private."

"Oh, what's the matter?" Ichinose joked, "Ebina-kun, do you envy the life of 'Nioh'?"

"If you say you're not envious, it's definitely a lie."

Wearing a black cat mask... the middle-aged samurai called "Ebina" by Ichinose said calmly.

"People's life is bright and dazzling."

"As for us 'survivors of the Battle of Osaka', we can only live in the dark corners of no one's attention like the rats in the stinky gutter."

"only--"

Ebina's words suddenly changed.

"Envy is envy, but that's all. I will not abandon my belief."

"Since I joined Mr. Dayan's door and decided to do my best to fulfill Mr. Dayan's long-cherished wish and draw a permanent end to this bloody battle that has lasted for more than a thousand years, I have already done it. I will never be able to live a comfortable life for the rest of my life.”

"'Envy the lives of others'... This little distracting thought can't shake my will and determination."

After finishing speaking, Ebina turned to look at Ichinose.

At the same time, Ichinose also turned her face towards Ebina in a tacit understanding.

The two people who looked at each other looked at each other and smiled openly.

At this time, a young woman wearing a lady's mask came slowly towards Ichinose and Ebina from a dark alley in the distance.

"Mr. Ichinose, Mr. Ebina."

The young woman spoke softly.

"The old thief Baiyuan came out of the izakaya."

"Yeah." Ichinose nodded lightly, "Okay, thanks for your hard work."

After saying that, Ichinose grabbed the saber resting on her lap and stood up slowly.

"Let's go, Ebina-kun."

Ichinose's old face, which was hidden under the mask of the evil spirit and already had a lot of wrinkles due to aging, had a calm smile on it.

"Go on and fight this great 'Thousand Years War'."

"Hehehe." Ebina stood up while supporting the saber at his waist, and smiled freely, "Let's go!"

The two middle-aged people, whose eyes are more energetic and powerful than those of young people, walked shoulder to shoulder and walked straight to the far side with firm steps without hesitation.

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The state was not very good yesterday, and today’s chapter is a little shorter... Tomorrow, the author will try to write as long as possible, and try to finish the "Fireworks Festival·Zonazi Chapter" tomorrow and break into the final chapter of the Fireworks Festival: "Fireworks Festival·Sura Field" (Leopard Classic Wind and Frost.jpg)

Although today is very short, I still ask for a wave of monthly tickets! Ask for a monthly pass! Ask for a recommendation ticket! (Leopard Head Crying.jpg)

Just to remind you again, this book is low-level, and there are no such messy things as gods, Buddhas and ghosts. You can guess to your heart's content: what kind of war has lasted for more than a thousand years.

ps: This is not an original and fabricated war by the author.