My Gang of Swordsmen

Chapter 547: Chapter 181: 1 vs 67! The Decisive Battle with the Anti-foreigner Group!

In the next instant after colliding with this big-nosed man, Tachibana Aoto fiercely plunged the wakizashi in his left hand into the man’s chest, not bothering to retrieve it, simply leaving it inside.

As he separated from the big-nosed man, to ensure he was completely dead, Aoto didn’t forget to twist the wakizashi vigorously inside him.

Diversifying his attack methods—this was the reason Aoto suddenly took up dual blades.

At this moment, a loud shout clearly pierced the ears of everyone present.

”Only Tachibana Aoto has come! The opportunity for revenge against this detestable national traitor for our fallen comrades is here! Surround him! Don’t let him escape! No matter how good a fighter he is, he can’t possibly be a match for all of us!”

It was Shinno’s voice.

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After a brief moment of shock, the members of the Anti-foreigner Group came to their senses and reacted.

At first, upon seeing Aoto suddenly appear, most of them, including Shinno, thought the officials had arrived.

The officials have come? How is that possible! How could they arrive so quickly! Has our plan been revealed?

Involuntarily formulating various conjectures caused their expressions to change sharply.

But scanning around, finding no trace of other officials around Aoto or behind him, realizing that the arrival seemingly involved only Aoto, Shinno and the others felt... a mix of initial shock followed by joy.

This Tachibana Aoto actually dares to charge alone? Shinno and the others were greatly shocked.

This Tachibana Aoto actually dares to charge alone! Shinno and the others were greatly delighted.

Cautious as ever, Shinno attentively scanned the surroundings to check for any traps.

But gradually realizing he was overthinking, that Aoto truly charged at them alone, Shinno’s face couldn’t conceal his joy.

Although it’s unclear how Aoto found out so quickly about the attack on the residency or what drove Aoto to confront them solo without any allies... whatever the answers may be, to Shinno, Aoto’s actions now are nothing more than asking for death alone.

We haven’t even come to settle scores with you, and you, the cursed national traitor, are heading over to die!

A fierce smile appeared on Shinno’s cheeks.

However, amidst the euphoria, Shinno retained the composure and analytical ability expected of a leader.

As someone from the North Guard Station ”Three Times”, Aoto appearing here now means the Edo Magistrate’s Office is likely aware of the anomaly at the residency!

In other words, it won’t be long before the Edo Magistrate’s Office and the Arson and Theft Magistrate, currently collaborating with the Edo Shogunate to combat the ”Radical Anti-foreigner Faction”, may arrive...

This Tachibana Aoto might just be sent as an advance scout for the residency...

Shinno slowly suppressed his wildly smiling face, his expression growing serious.

If this is indeed the reality... they cannot linger at the residency any longer!

Thus, Shinno decisively shouted the phrase ”Only Tachibana Aoto has come...”

Aoto, with whom they share a deep-seated enmity, is indeed one of Shinno’s must-kill targets.

Now that this hateful national traitor to be killed sooner or later delivers himself tonight... not taking this unexpected fortune is unthinkable!

Shinno’s current plan is clear—before the official forces arrive, kill Aoto and the barbarians at Bright’s residence!

Shinno isn’t too worried about whether his plan can be flawlessly executed.

Including myself, we have 67 people here! 67 against 1, sheer exhaustion will take down this national traitor—Shinno confidently concluded.

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Shinno’s shout indeed had a significant effect.

Some who were disoriented and lost due to Aoto’s sudden appearance steadied themselves.

Some might feel intense battle intent and hatred in their eyes due to having friends or family injured or killed by Aoto.

The gruesome battle of 1 against 67 is officially underway!

An enemy struck an upper stance, charging from Aoto’s left with unstoppable momentum, intent on smashing Aoto’s head.

However—he failed to smash Aoto’s head.

Glancing at the enemy’s position, Aoto horizontally raised his blade.

Clang!

The exceedingly loud clash of metal left one questioning whether one of their blades broke.

Upon closer inspection—though neither blade broke, a tiny nick appeared where their blades collided.

Since tonight’s rescue of Sazanoko, Aoto had consistently wielded the Ghost-Slaying to fight... with constant battles, damage to the blade was only natural.

——Soon I’ll have to send the Ghost-Slaying for repairs...

The enemy competing with Aoto widened his stance, feet planted firmly, intending to wrestle with Aoto.

With an abundance of enemies surrounding him, standing still to wrestle would expose him to a multitude of vulnerabilities around.