novelonline Chapter 2606 The Threat Brought by the Demon-Slaying Order!
Chapter 2606 The Threat Brought by the Demon-Slaying Order!
Chapter 2606 The Threat Brought by the Demon-Slaying Order!
Gintoki picked at his ear.
It was as if they hadn't heard that signature rebuttal.
His gaze fell on Gui's unusually serious face, and he slightly restrained his usual nonchalance.
"So, in this extraordinary period, even 'Kizaru' has come to check in."
"Why did you suddenly jump onto my balcony, you troublemaker?"
Shinpachi retorted, "Gintoki, what are you talking about? This isn't your home!"
Then she looked at Gui: "And you, this is the ninth floor, how did you even get up here?"
Katsura Kotaro straightened up.
He patted off non-existent dust from his kimono.
They ignored the complaints from the two.
The indoor light cast distinct shadows on his handsome yet taut face.
His cold gaze swept over everyone in the room.
Then he looked at Sakata Gintoki.
"I need to talk to you; the situation is urgent."
"Just received confirmation..."
Gui's voice was low, yet each word struck a chord in everyone's heart with clarity.
"All the high-ranking officials of the central government in Kyoto died under mysterious circumstances last night."
"what?"
Shinpachi gasped, his eyes widening behind his glasses.
"Is it an assassination? Or..."
"According to several samurai who were patrolling the outskirts of the Kyoto Imperial Palace."
Gui's speech quickened, and her eyes sharpened.
"They saw several 'men in black' in the moonlight, leaving the rooftop at a speed beyond human comprehension, and eventually disappearing into the night."
"Men in black"
Gintoki and Shinpachi repeated in hushed tones almost simultaneously, then subconsciously exchanged a glance.
Three days ago, those two suddenly appeared and put 'Night King' Fengxian into a black box.
The image of Kamui easily defeating him and leaving immediately flashed into Gintoki's mind.
"Black suit, top hat, pigeon," Shinpachi murmured unconsciously.
Gintoki continued, "The croissant head, and that damn magic box."
Gui noticed something was off about the two of them: "Have you seen people like this before?"
"I've seen it before."
Gintoki spat.
He briefly recounted what had happened two days prior.
The description focuses on Rob Lucci and Bruno's appearance, temperament, and overwhelming strength.
Of course, there's also speculation about their identities.
Oh no, now it seems like it's confirmed.
"I see."
After listening, Gui slowly exhaled, a look of understanding and a deeper chill flashing in his eyes.
He had certainly read comics as well.
“CP9, the World Government’s secret intelligence agency, that makes sense.”
But Gui frowned again and said doubtfully, "But what if their goal is to clear obstacles for the World Government to take over this planet?"
"Why only attack the central government in Kyoto, but make no move against the shogunate and shogun in Edo?"
"According to that Admiral Kizaru, they're going to send someone down for discussions?"
This question plunged the room into a brief moment of contemplation.
Just then, Kagura, who had a close relationship with Princess Sumiyo, arrived.
Blinking her large, bright blue eyes, she said in a somewhat innocent tone:
"As Chengye-chan said, her brother Mao Mao has long felt that being a general is very tiring, aru."
Kagura tilted her head, recalling the princess's private words to her.
"He said that if one day this country no longer needs generals, he just wants to be an ordinary older brother, drinking tea brewed by Chengye Jiang every day."
"Although I think tea tastes best when used to soak rice."
These childlike words, however, were like a lightning bolt that cleaved through the fog of confusion for the group.
Gui was taken aback, the doubt in his eyes turning into understanding, followed by a complex expression of admiration and worry.
"I see, I understand now," Gui said softly, sorting out his thoughts.
"The goal of the world government is to 'take over' rather than 'destroy'."
"Then a ruler who is weary of the old order, yearns for peace, and has a legitimate position."
"They are indeed excellent communication partners and collaborators."
"He was able to minimize the social upheaval and resistance during the takeover process."
Gui's gaze sharpened as he spoke.
“On the other hand, the central government in Kyoto represents the core of the country’s most traditional and stubborn old interests.”
"They will never easily accept that power has been usurped by outsiders."
“These people are the biggest obstacle.”
"That's why CP9 took action and 'cleaned up' him with swift and decisive measures, paving the way for 'peace talks' with General Momo."
Gui's analysis made everyone in the room involuntarily become serious.
"If that's really the case."
When Katsura turned to Gintoki, his tone became more serious than ever before.
"Then my previous worries were by no means unfounded."
"Takasugi Shinsuke".
"That guy would never sit idly by and watch the Shogunate and the World Government complete this peaceful transfer."
Upon hearing this name, Gintoki raised an eyebrow.
"He really is a bastard."
"That's right, he was the most radical and dangerous man among the anti-foreign patriots."
Gui nodded and sighed, "He had long been utterly disillusioned with this world and vowed to destroy this corrupt world, even if the result was that he would be burned to ashes along with it."
"As far as Takasugi is concerned, he would do his best to help the World Government if it wanted to destroy the Shogunate."
“But if we want to live in peace and allow the shogunate to continue to exist, he will definitely stop it.”
"Judging from the current situation, it is very likely that it will develop in the latter direction."
"I remember the World Government was a system of member states, so I guess they wanted the Shogunate to join as a representative."
“And this is something Takasugi cannot accept.”
Gui's speech quickened, as if she were foreseeing some terrible scene:
"He will definitely lead the Ghost Squad next."
"To create the bloodiest and most irreparable conflict at the critical moment of contact between the two sides."
"For example, assassinating that flying squirrel general, or even targeting the general himself!"
"His only goal is to provoke the world government and cause the negotiations to break down completely."
Katsura kept her eyes fixed on Gintoki.
"Once the world government is thoroughly enraged and determines that there is uncontrollable hostility on this planet."
"Then what awaits us will no longer be peaceful rule."
"Instead, it was a bloody suppression like the 'War to Expel the Barbarians' back then."
"even."
"You've read the comics, so you should know what methods the World Government uses against those unruly and threatening targets."
These words were like an invisible thunderclap that simultaneously exploded in the minds of Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura.
A term that represents absolute destruction.
It carries with it the cannon fire that burns everything in the comics, the islands turned to scorched earth, and the countless lives that are silently annihilated.
Suddenly breaking through the dimensional barrier, carrying the cold weight of reality, it crashed into their consciousness.
The pupils of the three people trembled violently, and their faces turned pale at the same time.
They looked at each other, their lips trembling, and in unison uttered that terrible name:
"Demon Slayer Order!"
These three words were like ice from ten thousand years ago crashing onto a warm tatami mat.
The last vestige of relaxation at the scene was completely frozen.
Although the probability is not very high.
But considering the World Government's behavior in the comics, it's hard to say that such a thing wouldn't happen.
For example, in order to intimidate the world, they destroyed Edo as a warning to others.
Gintoki rubbed the back of his head and sighed, "Seriously, wig, you really brought a lot of trouble~"
"It's not a wig, it's laurel."
"And I didn't cause this trouble, it was that guy Takasugi!"
Elizabeth, who was standing nearby, wrote "That's right" on the whiteboard and held it up.
(Gintama Joy 4)