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Tojo Seisuke waved his hand with a smile and said, "Of course not! They will definitely fight to the death!"

Before Tojo Senichi could speak, Tojo Seisuke seemed to have guessed something.

He said directly to Tojo Senichi, "Senichi, stop overthinking... In our current state, do you really think we can resist?"

Tojo Senichi said to Tojo Seisuke, "Father, even now, haven't you seen things clearly yet?"

Tojo Seisuke said to Tojo Senichi, "Understand? Understand what?"

Tojo Senichi said, "Let's go down to the field."

Tojo Seisuke gave a wry smile, then said to Tojo Senichi, "Of course I know! After all, the situation of the Emperor and Tokugawa Heiyasu is still fresh in my mind, how could I not know?"

Tojo Senichi said, "That's right, we should think about ourselves. Otherwise, they're like gods fighting, and we'll just get caught in the crossfire..."

Tojo Seisuke said to Tojo Senichi, "How could I not know that? But right now, we have no choice but to obey. We can only try our best to please them. We need to develop, and the Sulu Kingdom is clearly no longer a suitable place for development."

"We can only lie low for now!"

Tojo Sen nodded and said, "That's right...we'll just follow Xiao Ce's example!"

When Tojo Seisuke heard Tojo Senichi suddenly mention Xiao Ce, he was somewhat surprised: "Wasn't Xiao Ce dead?"

Senichi Tojo said to Seisuke Tojo, "I was saying, about Xiao Ce's spirit... and... the one we killed might not necessarily be..."

After listening to Tojo Senichi's words, Tojo Seisuke asked, "Oh? You now think that the one who died before wasn't real?"

Tojo Sen nodded and said to Tojo Seisuke, "That's right, but this really isn't important!"

After hearing what Tojo Senichi said, Tojo Seisuke said, "If that's really the case, it's not a good thing for us... Doesn't that mean that Xiao Ce is even more powerful than the Illuminati?"

Tojo Sen nodded: "That's right... Actually, if you look at it that way, it's a good thing. If we really can't make it here with the Illuminati, we might be able to turn to Xiao Ce."

After hearing Tojo Senichi's words, Tojo Seisuke looked on incredulously: "What are you thinking? You think that even if we can't survive with the Illuminati, Xiao Ce will still take us in?"

Tojo Senichi smiled and didn't continue the topic. Instead, she said to Tojo Seisuke, "Father, that's all in the future. We don't even know if Xiao Ce will survive... You're right, we don't have a better choice right now. We can only wait. But considering what they told us before, that they would give us weapons, it should be soon."

"Next, we'll head to Xiao Kingdom as soon as possible. Once we're free from the Illuminati, we can develop our own strength..."

Tojo Seisuke nodded, then said, "I wonder if Okamoto Kazuya and the others will come along?"

Tojo Senichi said, "Father, given the relationship between Okamoto Issaku and the Okamoto family, they will definitely go. After all, Xiao Kingdom is a huge prize, and now, after our losses, our family is no longer strong enough to attack Xiao Kingdom. Moreover, sending people from the Okamoto family might not be a bad thing."

After listening to Tojo Senichi's words, Tojo Seisuke nodded: "You're right, Senichi. You've become much more insightful in your thinking."

After hearing Tojo Seisuke's words, Tojo Senichi smiled and said, "Father, it's all thanks to your guidance."

Tojo Seisuke nodded: "That depends on your talent! With you around, I can rest assured from now on."

Tojo Senichi smiled awkwardly, "Father, you're exaggerating."

Tojo Seisuke smiled slightly, then said to Tojo Senichi, "By the way, how's the investigation into the mole within our ranks that I asked you to do?"

Senichi Tojo said to Seisuke Tojo, "Father, I've almost finished my investigation. And we've already identified someone..."

After hearing Tojo Senichi's words, Tojo Seisuke looked surprised and asked, "Oh? Who have you locked onto?"

Tojo Senju looked at Tojo Seisuke, seemingly deep in thought.

Tojo Seisuke already had a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on: "Is it Tojo Takeyama?"

Tojo Senichi stared wide-eyed at Tojo Seisuke.

He now has a profound understanding of the saying "old ginger is spicier."

"Father, did you already know?"

Tojo Seisuke shook his head and smiled, then said, "It was just a guess before, but now I can confirm it from your expression. So what are you going to do now?"

Tojo Seisuke's words really stumped Tojo Senichi.

Tojo Senichi shook his head: "I think he must have had a compelling reason. Takeyama is our most capable general, and if we were to find a new one, it would be extremely difficult..."

"Therefore, my advice is to minimize the problem and resolve it altogether..."

Tojo Seisuke nodded: "That's right, that's definitely a solution. How about this, leave the rest to me, is that alright?"

After hearing Tojo Seisuke's words, Tojo Senichi paused for a moment, then said, "Father, you're joking with me again... Of course it's good. How could it be bad? This is for the best..."

"However, Father, my claim is also without evidence...it's just based on my reasoning..."

After listening to Tojo Senichi's words, Tojo Seisuke smiled and asked, "Is it as if you're deducing that Xiao Ce is still alive?"

Tojo Senichi smiled upon hearing this, then said, "No... to be honest, that's how it is. So, Father, do you still believe me?"

Tojo Seisuke laughed out loud upon hearing this, then said to Tojo Senichi, "Of course I believe you... Actually, I now believe Xiao Ce is not dead..."

With that, Tojo Seisuke turned and said, "Alright, let them go. We should get back to our business..."

After listening to Tojo Seisuke's words, Tojo Senichi nodded and then left.

...

While he was in charge of escorting the Tokugawa family members, he suddenly sneezed.

He rubbed his nose, wondering who was talking about him again.

They were all on foot, so their pace was not fast.

During this time, Yin Pan'er's subordinates came over and whispered to Xiao Ce that their ship had been arranged.

When they leave this place, there will be an explosion. Of course, it won't kill them, but it will sink the ship.

Just then, Xiao Ce said to his servant, "Alright! Is there anything else you need?"

The servant shook his head: "I just want you to be careful... If they find out you're going to die, there could be a riot."

Xiao Ce said to his servants, "Don't worry, and besides, we have our own guards, don't we?"

The servant nodded, didn't waste any more words with Xiao Ce, and left.

After being reminded by the servant, Xiao Ce became quite nervous.

He knew very well that Yin Pan'er wouldn't remind him for no reason.

They must have received some information. In fact, Yin Pan'er did receive some information: someone was trying to stop them from executing the Tokugawa family.

Yin Pan'er received a similar note again, just like before.

Although Yin Pan'er was puzzled, she figured that since almost all of their guards had been sent, there shouldn't be any problems.

However, she wouldn't come here without a reason, knowing this news.

Just to be on the safe side, she told Xiao Ce what he said.

After receiving the news, Xiao Ce remained vigilant and reminded his guards of the danger.

However, as it turned out, nothing happened. They delivered the person to their destination and there were no problems at all during the journey to board the ship.

The ship sailed away safely, and the Tokugawa family members, after boarding, continued to wave to Xiao Ce to express their gratitude.

Xiao Ce thought to himself that they should be cursing them soon.

However, once he boarded the ship, it was no longer his concern.

Xiao Ce observed from the shore for quite a while, waiting until the boat had completely disappeared from their sight before leaving.

Xiao Ce did not return with the guards this time, but went ahead.

After all, at the pace of the guards' march, they wouldn't arrive until at least midnight.

He wanted to ask Yin Pan'er if it was just a casual reminder or if she had received some kind of message.

After all, it was too safe along the way...

Nothing happened, and they arrived at Yin Pan'er's residence.

Yin Pan'er didn't rest either.

Upon seeing Xiao Ce return, Yin Pan'er asked anxiously, "Mr. Yi Ce, did something happen? Why did you come back alone?"

Xiao Ce could tell that Yin Pan'er, who had always been very calm, was now clearly nervous...

Xiao Ce shook his head and said, "Agent, it's alright. Everyone was safely put on the ship, and the journey was uneventful. Nothing happened at all."

Yin Pan'er looked at Xiao Ce with some surprise and said, "Mr. Xiao Ce, is nothing wrong? Like, someone trying to get close to you..."

Xiao Ce shook his head: "The journey has been much smoother than I expected... Agent, have you received any news?"

Yin Pan'er gave an awkward smile, then shook her head: "It's alright... Since it's alright, that's naturally the best."

Xiao Ce looked at Yin Pan'er and realized she wasn't telling the truth.

But it doesn't really matter...

He smiled slightly: "It's good that you're alright...it's good that you're alright...then, Agent, this matter can be considered a major problem resolved."

Yin Pan'er didn't seem to be in the mood to chat with Xiao Ce at the moment. After exchanging a few perfunctory words, she simply left.

As Xiao Ce watched Yin Pan'er's departing figure, it was clear that something was wrong; there was a problem!

However, even if something was wrong, there was nothing he could do. In fact, after having doubts, he could no longer look at Yin Pan'er in the eye.

Although this Yin Pan'er looks very similar, the more he looks at her, the less she resembles the one he knows.

However, Xiao Ce couldn't arbitrarily conclude that Yin Pan'er was fake at this moment.

After all, the environment can change a person's appearance!

Not to mention, Yin Pan'er has encountered many things since leaving the Northern Desert Prince's Mansion.

As Night Owl mentioned before, Yin Pan'er has experienced far more than Nie Bing...

So it's normal and not surprising that her emotions changed as well...

...

After Yin Pan'er returned to her room, the servant noticed her furrowed brows and said, "Master, the matter mentioned on the note didn't happen, isn't that a good thing?"

Yin Pan'er took out that note again.

"Someone will try to stop you from exterminating the Tokugawa family..."

Suddenly, Yin Pan'er remembered something and said to the servants, "Oh right, how could I have forgotten about the boat..."

The servant said to Yin Pan'er, "Master, what do you mean by this...? The people on the ship are all people we arranged... What's wrong?"

Yin Pan'er said, "You said that if they don't stop us on land, it'll be even easier for them to get on the ship..."

The servant shook his head: "Only our core personnel knew about this plan, and we arranged its implementation ourselves... Those people are people we can absolutely trust... This note is probably just to scare us."

Yin Pan'er nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

"By the way, we should also keep an eye on the guards who are escorting us back to the city."

After waiting for a while, the guards returned safely. Yin Pan'er said to the servants, "The people we arranged on the ship, they must have a way to leave, right?"

The servant nodded: "That's right, master... You'll know when they get back. That note was just to scare people."

...

At this moment, on the turbulent sea, these members of the Tokugawa family were all asleep.

After all, they had traveled a long way, the boat was rocking, and it was late at night, so everyone was fast asleep.

Just as everyone was sleeping, a horn sounded from the deck of the ship.

The sudden sound of the horn woke everyone up.

After they woke up, someone quickly noticed that something was wrong.

Why have our ships stopped?

"Yes? What happened? Did you just hear a bugle call?"

"Yes, it is indeed the sound of horns. The sound seems to be coming from the deck... Let's all go and take a look."

After hearing this, everyone left one after another.

Everyone quickly reached the deck, but a terrifying scene there soon startled them.

On the deck, many crosses were erected, and the crew members on the ship had all been nailed to the crosses.

Blood covered the entire deck, making it sticky and gooey.

They looked around; all the boats that had been with them behind them had stopped.