"You've come to a restaurant so make sure you order as well besides talking. Also, when did my shop become your office?" I narrowed my eyes at Gintoki as he chewed on the dangos that i just served. "Mitsuki-shi, the dangos are very tasty" Huh? Toshirou? i whipped my head around the room to look at the source of the voice. "Here here" Gintoki's finger pointed towards the person sitting in front of him. "Huh? But-" my jaw almost hit the floor as i stared at the man who was wearing a funky uniform. "H-H-H-" "Hijikata Toshirou, vice chief of the Shinsengumi" Gintoki's words weren't making it easier to process the image. "What happened to him?!" my voice came out as a loud whisper. "He was possessed by a demon sword" Shinpachi answered. "Possessed? You must be joking! T-Toshirou, you're cosplaying right?" i tried to joke around but the serious expression of the Yorozuya and Hijikata didn't falter at all.
The group later explained to me what was happening and when it was time for them to go, Toshi didn't want to leave me. "Hey, hands off my Hanae, you otaku freak!" Gintoki tried pulling him away but his grip only tightened. "Gin-san!" Shinpachi suddenly shouted. "What's wrong?" Kagura asked him. "Oh i see, otaku freak" i clapped my hands joining the dots. "Not you too nee-san!" Pachi boy groaned. "I'll go with you guys as well. Doesn't look like he'll let go anytime soon" i said before turning towards the twins to let them know I might come home late. They both assured me and then told me to go. We four then went towards the main road to go to the Shinsengumi headquarters. As we were all talking, suddenly a car stopped in front of us.
"Vice chief! We finally found you!" members of Shinsengumi came out of the car and went towards Hijikata. The men kept on saying that 'something' happened but what it was, they didn't say. "What happened?" i asked taking a step towards them and as i did, i felt all of them flinch. Well, this is new. "Y-Yamazaki was k-killed by someone!" hearing the news shocked me and the group. The men said his body was covered in blood as it was left outside the headquarters. They then tried to force him to get into the car even though Hijikata refused a lot. This doesn't seem right. "Now's not the time to be like this, vice chief!" the men surrounded Hijikata and grabbed onto their swords "Hurry vice chief! Come join Yama- AHH!" i kicked the men away as Gintoki pulled Hijikata. "D-Dammit! Get them!"
"What's the meaning of this?!" Shinpachi shouted as we all ran inside the narrow alley. "Whatever it is, seems like Shinsengumi isn't safe at the moment. We need to meet up with Kondo-san and Sougo ASAP!" i said. A police car came towards us from the front causing us to stop in our tracks. "Move!" i said to the group before stepping on the ground firmly and holding my hands out. "It's a fucking moving car Hanae!" "Shut up and watch!" and in that moment, the car that charge at us was stopped completely by my bare hands. "Get out you piece of shits" i threw the Shinsengumi members out of the car and told the group to get inside. As i sat in the driver's seat, i was immediately pushed towards the left by Gintoki. "You don't even have a license, the hell you sitting here for?" his words made me pout. He started the car and drove us out of the alley.
"Ah this is the 3rd squad, this is the 3rd squad. Come in, over" Gintoki spoke through the microphone that could be used to communicate with other police members. "Did you find Hijikata?" a voice spoke causing us both to look at each other. "Yes but this allies were strong and cute. Over aru" i whacked Kagura on the head as Gintoki grabbed the mic from her. I hope our cover doesn't get blown.. "Aru? Do whatever it takes to kill him. Even if we kill Kondo, it would be meaningless if Hijikata's still around. Get rid of all the dangerous elements before me assassinate Kondo. Once they're both gone, the entire Shinsengumi will become faithful to the Ito faction. Only a few know about this so work discreetly. Kondo's assassination looks to be a success. Right now he's on a train heading to an expedition to recruit squad members just as Ito-san planned. All the squad members with him are aligned with us. He's by himself. Hahaha Kondo's going to hell!" with that the voice on the other side ended.
"All this is happening and this guy" i looked at Toshirou through the rearview "ends up like this! At the time of crisis! This 'Ito' dude may have taken the advantage of this behaviour of Toshirou. Who is he even? We've never heard or seen him! The guy only spoke about Kondo-san and Toshirou so that means Sougo isn't involved. Either something happened to him or he's doing something on his own. The guy also said to work discreetly that means not everyone is aware of the situation. This microphone can reach other's as well so we let them all know about this. One other thing. Speed up the car Gintoki, I'm losing my patience" i said of the words above in one breath before putting my head against the window. "You're so cool nee-san!" Kagura and Shinpachi commented along with Toshi. "It's normal to think through the information before the battle begins for us warr-" i instantly shut my mouth realizing what i was about to say. I felt Gintoki stare hard at me causing me to look outside nervously. I didn't mean to alright?! It was an impulse! Don't kill me!
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To be continued.
