I Was a Swordsman in Ancient Japan

"Master...?" This time it was Mikami who stared round with surprise on his face.

"Let me pay for the banquet." A smile appeared on Hanbei's face, "In terms of savings, you are definitely not as good as me. Mikami, holding a banquet is even more difficult for me." 'More than enough'."

Hanbei is actually retired now.

After dedicating most of his life to the Hirose domain, he retired with honor.

After retiring, he used his personal savings to build this "Sakakibara Sword Gym" a few years ago, and devoted the rest of his life to teaching swordsmanship.

After working for most of his life, God knows how much Hanbei has saved now.

What's more, after opening the Sakakibara Sword Gym, Hanbei still has tuition to collect.

Regarding what Hanbei said, Mikami seemed to want to say something more.

The Hanbei noticed Mikami's intention in advance, quickly raised his hand to stop it, and then continued:

"Misami, don't need to say too much."

"As a master, I attended this banquet, but the money for hosting this banquet was all paid by my disciples. If this kind of thing gets out, I will be laughed at by others."

"Just take it as a chance for me not to lose face, master, and let me bear all the costs of holding the banquet with peace of mind."

Now that Hanbei has mentioned this, Mikami is too embarrassed to insist.

After thanking Banbei respectfully, Mikami looked at the disciples in front of him again.

"I want to find a time when everyone is free to hold a banquet! Is everyone free tomorrow night?" Mikami said loudly.

"I'm free every night."

"I have time tomorrow night."

"No way...we have work to do tomorrow night..."

...

Most people are free tomorrow night, but a small number of people don't have time tomorrow night.

Seeing that not everyone has time tomorrow night, Mikami shouted again:

"What about the night after tomorrow? Does everyone have time the night after tomorrow?"

"I can."

"I can't... I have made an appointment to drink with other people in advance the night after tomorrow..."

"Why are you guys not free tomorrow or the day after tomorrow..."

...

As before, most people are still free the day after tomorrow night, while a small number of people are not.

Mikami didn't feel discouraged or helpless either.

shouted again:

"What about the night after tomorrow?"

"I can do it the night after tomorrow."

"I'll have time the day after tomorrow."

"As long as there are no emergencies, I will be fine the night after tomorrow."

...

This time, everyone's voice was finally unified.

Seeing that he finally found a day when everyone was free, Mikami's face finally showed a little joy.

"Okay!" Mikami laughed, "Then set the time for the banquet to be the night after tomorrow!"

The time and place for the banquet have already been decided.

Only one last thing remains undecided.

That is - where to buy the meals and drinks for the banquet.

"Where should we go to buy drinks and meals?" A disciple asked.

"If possible, of course we should find a store that can sell us things as cheaply as possible." Another disciple replied.

"How about the izakaya we usually go to?"

"You're stupid... The izakaya we usually go to is extremely expensive, and it's not worth buying there."

...

Regarding this issue, Mikami is actually also troubled.

Because Mikami doesn't have any good outlets to buy food and drinks.

At this moment, Ogata, who had been silent since just now, said:

"Umm... I know the proprietress of a certain izakaya very well... If you look for her,

She should sell us cheap food and drinks..."

...

...

Hirose Domain, Ruiya.

"Welcome light..., ah! Ogata-sama!"

"Good afternoon, Miss Afu." Ogata smiled at Afu who was in front of him, "I brought some friends over today. Is Miss Asaki here?"

After finishing speaking, Ogata turned his body to the side, revealing Misaka and the others who followed closely behind him.

The "familiar proprietress of the izakaya" that Ogata said was referring to Saki.

Although because of his injury, he was temporarily unable to come to Liu House as a "security guard".

But for more than a month, Ogata still came to see Saki and Afu as "friends" from time to time.

After learning that A Saki is currently on the second floor of the Liuya, Oo conveniently asks A Fu to invite A Saki down.

After Azaki went downstairs and had a brief greeting with her, Ookai helped Mikami and Azaki introduce themselves to each other, and then Mikami, who was eloquent, told her what the purpose of their visit was.

After learning that Mikami and the others planned to purchase a batch of meals and drinks from them for the banquet, Azaki said straightforwardly:

"No problem! I have a complete range of food and drinks here! You have everything you want! I will sell it to you at the cheapest price."

Speaking of this, Akio paused.

Then he changed into a half-joking tone and continued:

"However - I can't just sell it to you at the cost price. I still have to earn some money from you."

"Hahaha." Mikami laughed heartily a few times, "No problem! If you are willing to sell it to us at a lower price, we are already very grateful!"

Seeing that the business with Ruiya was so happily concluded, a smile involuntarily appeared on Ogata's face.

——Banquet...

Ogata thought about it carefully, and realized that he hadn't attended any banquets since he came to the Edo period.

Live a regular and somewhat boring life every day.

As soon as he thought of the banquet that would be held the day after tomorrow to celebrate his recovery from injury and the certificate of exemption from publicity, the sense of anticipation kept lingering in Ogata's heart like clouds in summer.

...

...

That night——

Hirose Domain, Kura's mansion, Kura's room.

"Xuan'an." Cang Yongchao said to a middle-aged strong man kneeling in front of him, "How is Ogata-kun's recovery?"

The middle-aged strong man kneeling in front of Cang Yong—that is, Xuan An gave a little salute to Cang Yong, and replied:

"Ogata-kun's injury is recovering very well. According to my estimation, in about two days, Ogata-kun's body will be back to normal."

"Yeah." Cang Yong nodded lightly, "Okay. Thank you for your hard work during this time."

After finishing speaking, Cang Yongzheng sat up and saluted Xuan An in front of him.

"My lord, you are too serious."

After the two exchanged pleasantries for a while, Cang Yong invited Xuan An out temporarily.

As soon as Xuan An left Cang Yong's room, a black shadow suddenly descended from the roof in front of Cang Yong.

"My lord."

Flying Monkey jumped off the ceiling of Cang Yong's room with skillful movements, and then knelt down in front of Cang Yong.

"Flying Ape." After the Flying Ape appeared in front of his eyes, Cang Yong said immediately, "How is it? Is there any other activity today, my lord?"