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Chapter 786: Taking Photos Randomly is Dangerous
Not far away, among the group of Young Men sitting together, a Girl finally couldn't resist picking up her Camera and aiming it at the person leaning against the Tree Trunk and drinking from a Bottle.
Layers of Sakura were blooming on the Cherry Blossom Tree, their Petals drifting down with the Wind.
Under the Tree, the Young Man in a Black Kimono leaned against the Tree Trunk, watching the lit Paper Lanterns, drinking Liquor calmly from the Bottle. His Profile was half-hidden in the Shadow cast by the Sakura, and his Purple Eyes had an unusual attraction under the Pink Lamplight.
This would be a perfect Photograph, just like a Cherry Blossom Spirit. Not taking it would be too...
The next second, a Bottle flew over, hitting the Camera and knocking it askew. A 'snap' sound rang out, capturing only the Bottle landing on the Ground and the spilled Liquor.
The Girl looked at her crooked Camera, then stared blankly upwards, meeting the cold Gaze of the person under the Tree. She froze in her Original Place.
Haibara Ai was also startled by Chi Feichei's sudden act of throwing the Wine Bottle. Turning her Head and seeing the Camera in the Girl's Hand over There, she immediately Understood.
Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight before Haibara Ai saw him, then squatted down to Pack Up the Box. "Let's Change Place."
He Don't Want To have Photos circulating. He didn't want to be recognized by a Portion of people when walking on the Street in the future.
It wasn't beneficial for Disguise or Change Identity.
The only reason he dared to be so conspicuous was Because Japan placed great importance on Personal Privacy.
In Japan, secretly taking Photos of Others without their Permission was a frowned-upon Behavior.
Even If you accidentally photographed someone while taking your own Photos, The Other Party could Request deletion. This included TV Stations making programs; If a Passersby accidentally photographed requested deletion, they could not refuse.
Taking Photos randomly had Risk. If you encountered someone with a bad Temper, you might be Hammered to Death. If you encountered a dangerous person who was Nervous and had a Gun in their Hand, you might be Shot as a Special Agent collecting Intelligence. Just Like Suzuki Sonoko once secretly photographed a Couple in Izu, that was also Under Circumstances where the people being photographed didn't Discover it, but she was still almost killed by a Serial Killer.
Taking Photos randomly is dangerous.
"Let's go back," Haibara Ai started doing Help with the Packing Up. "Anyway, we've seen Fireworks many times."
Secretly taking Photos was indeed Wrong of Others, and it was no wonder Brother Hichiji got angry. The Atmosphere was Destroyed, so it was Better to go back and Rest earlier.
Chi Feichei didn't insist, But his Mood worsened A Bit.
"I'll keep a Box of Sakura Mochi," Haibara Ai changed her Method of Comfort. "We can eat it on the Road while watching the Fireworks."
"Might As Well." Chi Feichei put all the Boxes containing Food into a Plastic Bag, and also Packed Up the Picnic Mat, Blanket, and Small Ball that were spread on the Ground, putting them into a Bag.
"Um..." The Girl who had wanted to take the Photo earlier jogged Step Forward. "I'm sorry, I'm a Member of the University Photography Club, Just Now..."
"It's okay."
Chi Feichei gave a Standard Answer, picked up the Bag, Turned Around, and left.
Haibara Ai Looked at the Girl who seemed hesitant to speak, then Followed him. After walking a distance, she asked, "Hey, Brother Hichiji, you're not still angry, are you? Just Like a Children."
"No," Chi Feichei said. "It's Just that the Atmosphere was Destroyed, so leaving is Better."
Throwing the Bottle was Because he didn't have anything else handy that could stop the Camera's Operation Before the shutter was pressed, and it was also to express his displeasure. But he wasn't that angry in his Heart; it was Just that the Atmosphere was Destroyed, and he instantly lost the Mood to stay.
Haibara Ai tried to Sense Whether or Not Chi Feichei was angry, failed to Sense it, and Directly gave up. "I also wanted to take a Photograph Just Now, but unfortunately I was Not Carrying a Camera. You're Just Like a Cherry Blossom Spirit."
"Cherry Blossom Spirits are female."
"Really? Tonight, I Seemingly Saw a male one."
"..."
...
They watched Fireworks on the Road and returned to the Hotel. The people from the Kimono Shop had just delivered two sets of blue-toned Kimonos and the Clothes the Two People had changed out of.
After going Upstairs, Chi Feichei first went to Haibara Ai's Room and Inspected the Room's Window Lock, Door Lock, and all Corners. "You Sleep, I'm going to collect Intelligence."
"Whether or Not I Help?" Haibara Ai asked.
"Cherry Blossom Spirits don't need a Burden to act together. Hang the Security Chain. Don't Open the Door for anyone who knocks Except me."
*Slap.*
Haibara Ai Looked at the closed Room Door, gave a Yawn, and Got Up to hang the Security Chain. "Stingy..."
For the Sake of Brother Hichiji Inspecting the Door Lock, Window Lock, and Corners Before leaving, and also helping her to Open the Washroom Light By the Way, she wouldn't call Brother Hichiji a Cherry Blossom Spirit anymore.
Actually, she also Knew that with her current Stamina, after playing Outside all Day, Chi Feichei would definitely not take her to collect Intelligence.
Sleep.
Chi Feichei ran to the Mountain outside Kyoto at Midnight and Infiltrated the Abandoned Jade Dragon Temple to check the Situation.
He remembered that Kyoto's Jade Dragon Temple was the Hideout of the 'Genji Firefly' Thief group, and the Murderer was Benkei of the 'Genji Firefly'.
His Memory was accurate. There were Indeed quite a few people wearing Masks still secretly active in the Abandoned Jade Dragon Temple. They were all good Hands at Kendo and Archery.
The Infiltration was very Relaxation. Chi Feichei found a Blind Spot to Infiltrate the Temple, found the Warehouse where Clothes and Masks were stored, put on a Kendo Uniform, and wore a Hannya Mask to Disguise himself. Then he swaggered around the Temple, getting a clear understanding of the Jade Dragon Temple's Terrain, the Purpose of each Room, and the current number of 'Genji Firefly' Members.
Although he didn't Intend to take the Risk and claim this Bounty, it was still necessary to check the Situation.
If he could grasp the Situation, it was Better to grasp it. Maybe he could also find an Opportunity to pick up a leak.
Hassashi, seeing that it couldn't be of use, was extremely disappointed and nested under Chi Feichei's Clothes to Sleep.
A group of weak Chickens, they haven't even Sensed that someone has Infiltrated their base camp. What kind of Defense Consciousness is this?
Chi Feichei finished his Investigation and returned to the Hotel. He woke up close to 12 PM, called Haibara Ai, ate Lunch at the Dining Room, and continued to stroll on the Street, holding Haibara Ai's Hand, who was wearing a red and pink Kimono.
"Are we going to Investigate now?" Haibara Ai asked.
Chi Feichei led Haibara Ai towards the Street Corner. "No, we're going to Kiyomizu Temple."
Haibara Ai looked up at Chi Feichei. "Kiyomizu Temple?"
Chi Feichei explained with a Calm Face, "Since we've come to Kyoto, it would be a Pity not to visit Kiyomizu Temple."
Haibara Ai choked. "If we go play during the Daytime... you're not planning to Investigate again at Night, are you? Even If the Investigation needs to be done at Night, we can go back to the Hotel to Rest and ensure we have Sufficient Energy at Night."
"No more checking, leave those Matters to the Police to Handle," Chi Feichei Reached Out to flag down an approaching Taxi. "Just treat this as coming to Kyoto to play, and don't take those Matters too much to Heart."
Haibara Ai saw the Taxi pull up nearby and lowered her Voice. "Do you have a Relationship with those people?"
"No," Chi Feichei said.
So, he wants to prioritize playing?
Haibara Ai speculated, no longer dwelling on it. She took out her Mobile Phone and sent a UL Message.
Since they were planning to play, they needed to call two beautiful and Enthusiastic local Girls who had Knowledge of the Situation...
The Taxi stopped Aside, and after the Two People got in, the Driver Uncle asked, "Where would the two of you like to go?"
"Kiyomizu Temple."
"Are the two of you Tourists from other Places? Your Younger Sister is really cute!"
Showing off his Younger Sister +1!
Probably Because he Saw the Little Girl who looked Like a Doll, the Driver Uncle was in a very good Mood. Even If the Two People in the Back Seat only responded occasionally, he still Enthusiastically introduced the Scenic Spots of Kyoto one by one.
This was quite rare for a Taxi Driver in Kyoto.
"To Kiyomizu Temple, you must visit the Kiyomizu Stage to enjoy the view, and also the Otowa Waterfall below the Kiyomizu Stage. The three streams respectively represent Health, Study, and Marriage Luck. You can collect Water to drink for prayer..."
"There are many Temples and Shrines in Kyoto. Besides Kiyomizu Temple, there's also Kinkaku-ji Temple, which is a three-story Floor and is known as one of the 'Three Great Scenic Spots of Kyoto' along with Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle..."
"In addition, there are Tenryu-ji Temple, Nanzen-ji Temple, Ryoan-ji Temple, Jojakko-ji Temple, Kennin-ji Temple, Tofuku-ji Temple, Kodai-ji Temple, Nishi Hongan-ji Temple... Oh dear, when it comes to Temples with beautiful scenery, there are truly too many to finish talking about," the Driver said enthusiastically. "But this time you come, you must remember to go to Sanno-ji Temple. Sanno-ji Temple publicly displays the Secret Buddha Statue enshrined in the Temple every 12 years for ordinary Public to worship. This Year, 12 years have passed since the Last Time it was exhibited, and the Day of the exhibition is in a couple of Days. That Yakushi Nyorai Buddha Statue is very Spiritually effective, it would be a Pity to Miss it."
"As For Shrines, there are also many, For Example, the Thousand Torii Gates of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, which is a Place you must visit when you come to Kyoto..."
"Yasaka Shrine is one of the oldest Shrines in the Kansai region. You can go at Night to see the Lanterns on the Dance Hall..."
"By the Way, there's also Heian Shrine. If you come to Kyoto in April, you can visit the Shrine Garden of Heian Shrine. The Yaezakura Cherry Tree is in full bloom, which is the best Season for sightseeing..."
"Kifune Shrine is one of the best Shrines for praying for Marriage Luck! It's very popular with Girls, But it Seemingly is a Bit too early for your Younger Sister's Age to pray for Marriage Luck..."
"If you don't want to go to Shrines and Temples, you can visit Pontocho, Kyoto Minami-za Theatre..."
"If you want to go somewhere with a more Modern Style, go to Kyoto Tower and the National Museum..."
Chi Feichei: "..."
He had a Feeling of falling into a sales Hideout.
Haibara Ai: "..."
Are all Taxi Drivers in Kyoto this Enthusiastic?
"Also, the Place we are now is Gojo Bridge. Under the Bridge is Kamogawa River. Legend says that Gojo Bridge is the Place where Yoshitsune and Benkei met."
"Yoshitsune and Benkei?" Haibara Ai heard these two Names and Subconsciously thought of the 'Genji Firefly' Thief group.
The 'Genji Firefly' Code Name and the Book held by its Members all indicated that this Thief group was related to The Tale of Yoshitsune, and The Tale of Yoshitsune was a Work that recorded the life story of Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Chi Feichei could also find the life story of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and the content of The Tale of Yoshitsune from the Memory of the Original Consciousness.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a famous general in the late Heian Period, a legendary Hero of Japan, whose childhood Name was Ushiwakamaru, was the Son of Genji Leader Minamoto no Yoshitomo and his female attendant Tokiwa.
Not long after Ushiwakamaru's Birth, the Genji family led by his Father was defeated in the War by the Taira family led by Taira no Kiyomori, and the entire clan began to flee while being pursued.
Soon after, Ushiwakamaru's Biological Mother was Seized by the Taira family. Taira no Kiyomori, coveting Tokiwa's Beauty, took Tokiwa as his concubine and granted Forgiveness to Tokiwa's Mother and Ushiwakamaru's four Accomplices. A few years Afterwards, Tokiwa was married to a court Nobility, Fujiwara no Nagamichi, and Ushiwakamaru was also sent to Kurama Temple to Study.
Then came the Routine where Ushiwakamaru learned about his Birth, followed an old monk to Study martial arts, and plotted to overthrow the Taira family.
When Ushiwakamaru was eleven years old, he was passing through Gojo Bridge on his way back to the Temple and encountered Musashibo Benkei, who was a monk at the time, blocking the Road.
Benkei was conducting a 'Sword Hunt' in the area at that time, which was winning the Swords of passing warriors under the guise of a martial arts match. He had already collected 999 Swords. He took a liking to the Golden Treasure Sword on Ushiwakamaru. Although he was brave, he was restricted everywhere by Ushiwakamaru, who was known for his Agility and lightness Like a swallow, and was defeated by Ushiwakamaru. From then on, he was completely convinced and became Ushiwakamaru's most Loyal Retainer.
Afterwards, Ushiwakamaru officially changed his Name to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and his half-brother Minamoto no Yoritomo, who had been exiled, raised an army. Minamoto no Yoshitsune Decided to also raise an army to Help. With the Brothers working together, they were unstoppable, defeating the Taira family and completing the great task of restoration.
After the Taira family was eliminated, Minamoto no Yoshitsune was suspected by his own brother, Minamoto no Yoritomo. The two Brothers officially broke off their Relationship. Minamoto no Yoshitsune took his Loyal Retainers and left Kyoto, heading west. While being pursued by Minamoto no Yoritomo, he fled to Mount Yoshino and then sought refuge with Fujiwara no Hidehira, who treated him as a Lord.
Good times didn't last long. After Fujiwara no Hidehira died of Illness, under the coercion and temptation of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the Relationship between the Fujiwara family and Minamoto no Yoshitsune gradually changed. The Fujiwara family eventually sided with Minamoto no Yoritomo and sent troops to attack Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune did not want to die at the Hands of the Fujiwara family's Retainers. He went to the Buddha Hall to chant scriptures and prepare to commit suicide, while Benkei, Ise Saburo, and eight others held the Entrance Gate firmly. For the Sake of Minamoto no Yoshitsune being able to die in Peace, they fought to the Death.
Finally, Minamoto no Yoshitsune killed his wife and daughter with his own Hand before committing suicide.
The Tale of Yoshitsune is one of the most Important Works recording the deeds of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. It describes Yoshitsune as a handsome, highly skilled warrior God, and contains many exaggerated Legends. It also depicts Benkei much more than Minamoto no Yoshitsune, portraying the Image of a Loyal and fearless Retainer.
...Cough, cough, Thank You, I've made Progress. This time I only stared blankly for three seconds before I could distinguish clearly~! The extra update will also be at Night...
...
(End of Chapter)
Not far away, among the group of Young Men sitting together, a Girl finally couldn't resist picking up her Camera and aiming it at the person leaning against the Tree Trunk and drinking from a Bottle.
Layers of Sakura were blooming on the Cherry Blossom Tree, their Petals drifting down with the Wind.
Under the Tree, the Young Man in a Black Kimono leaned against the Tree Trunk, watching the lit Paper Lanterns, drinking Liquor calmly from the Bottle. His Profile was half-hidden in the Shadow cast by the Sakura, and his Purple Eyes had an unusual attraction under the Pink Lamplight.
This would be a perfect Photograph, just like a Cherry Blossom Spirit. Not taking it would be too...
The next second, a Bottle flew over, hitting the Camera and knocking it askew. A 'snap' sound rang out, capturing only the Bottle landing on the Ground and the spilled Liquor.
The Girl looked at her crooked Camera, then stared blankly upwards, meeting the cold Gaze of the person under the Tree. She froze in her Original Place.
Haibara Ai was also startled by Chi Feichei's sudden act of throwing the Wine Bottle. Turning her Head and seeing the Camera in the Girl's Hand over There, she immediately Understood.
Chi Feichei withdrew his Line of Sight before Haibara Ai saw him, then squatted down to Pack Up the Box. "Let's Change Place."
He Don't Want To have Photos circulating. He didn't want to be recognized by a Portion of people when walking on the Street in the future.
It wasn't beneficial for Disguise or Change Identity.
The only reason he dared to be so conspicuous was Because Japan placed great importance on Personal Privacy.
In Japan, secretly taking Photos of Others without their Permission was a frowned-upon Behavior.
Even If you accidentally photographed someone while taking your own Photos, The Other Party could Request deletion. This included TV Stations making programs; If a Passersby accidentally photographed requested deletion, they could not refuse.
Taking Photos randomly had Risk. If you encountered someone with a bad Temper, you might be Hammered to Death. If you encountered a dangerous person who was Nervous and had a Gun in their Hand, you might be Shot as a Special Agent collecting Intelligence. Just Like Suzuki Sonoko once secretly photographed a Couple in Izu, that was also Under Circumstances where the people being photographed didn't Discover it, but she was still almost killed by a Serial Killer.
Taking Photos randomly is dangerous.
"Let's go back," Haibara Ai started doing Help with the Packing Up. "Anyway, we've seen Fireworks many times."
Secretly taking Photos was indeed Wrong of Others, and it was no wonder Brother Hichiji got angry. The Atmosphere was Destroyed, so it was Better to go back and Rest earlier.
Chi Feichei didn't insist, But his Mood worsened A Bit.
"I'll keep a Box of Sakura Mochi," Haibara Ai changed her Method of Comfort. "We can eat it on the Road while watching the Fireworks."
"Might As Well." Chi Feichei put all the Boxes containing Food into a Plastic Bag, and also Packed Up the Picnic Mat, Blanket, and Small Ball that were spread on the Ground, putting them into a Bag.
"Um..." The Girl who had wanted to take the Photo earlier jogged Step Forward. "I'm sorry, I'm a Member of the University Photography Club, Just Now..."
"It's okay."
Chi Feichei gave a Standard Answer, picked up the Bag, Turned Around, and left.
Haibara Ai Looked at the Girl who seemed hesitant to speak, then Followed him. After walking a distance, she asked, "Hey, Brother Hichiji, you're not still angry, are you? Just Like a Children."
"No," Chi Feichei said. "It's Just that the Atmosphere was Destroyed, so leaving is Better."
Throwing the Bottle was Because he didn't have anything else handy that could stop the Camera's Operation Before the shutter was pressed, and it was also to express his displeasure. But he wasn't that angry in his Heart; it was Just that the Atmosphere was Destroyed, and he instantly lost the Mood to stay.
Haibara Ai tried to Sense Whether or Not Chi Feichei was angry, failed to Sense it, and Directly gave up. "I also wanted to take a Photograph Just Now, but unfortunately I was Not Carrying a Camera. You're Just Like a Cherry Blossom Spirit."
"Cherry Blossom Spirits are female."
"Really? Tonight, I Seemingly Saw a male one."
"..."
...
They watched Fireworks on the Road and returned to the Hotel. The people from the Kimono Shop had just delivered two sets of blue-toned Kimonos and the Clothes the Two People had changed out of.
After going Upstairs, Chi Feichei first went to Haibara Ai's Room and Inspected the Room's Window Lock, Door Lock, and all Corners. "You Sleep, I'm going to collect Intelligence."
"Whether or Not I Help?" Haibara Ai asked.
"Cherry Blossom Spirits don't need a Burden to act together. Hang the Security Chain. Don't Open the Door for anyone who knocks Except me."
*Slap.*
Haibara Ai Looked at the closed Room Door, gave a Yawn, and Got Up to hang the Security Chain. "Stingy..."
For the Sake of Brother Hichiji Inspecting the Door Lock, Window Lock, and Corners Before leaving, and also helping her to Open the Washroom Light By the Way, she wouldn't call Brother Hichiji a Cherry Blossom Spirit anymore.
Actually, she also Knew that with her current Stamina, after playing Outside all Day, Chi Feichei would definitely not take her to collect Intelligence.
Sleep.
Chi Feichei ran to the Mountain outside Kyoto at Midnight and Infiltrated the Abandoned Jade Dragon Temple to check the Situation.
He remembered that Kyoto's Jade Dragon Temple was the Hideout of the 'Genji Firefly' Thief group, and the Murderer was Benkei of the 'Genji Firefly'.
His Memory was accurate. There were Indeed quite a few people wearing Masks still secretly active in the Abandoned Jade Dragon Temple. They were all good Hands at Kendo and Archery.
The Infiltration was very Relaxation. Chi Feichei found a Blind Spot to Infiltrate the Temple, found the Warehouse where Clothes and Masks were stored, put on a Kendo Uniform, and wore a Hannya Mask to Disguise himself. Then he swaggered around the Temple, getting a clear understanding of the Jade Dragon Temple's Terrain, the Purpose of each Room, and the current number of 'Genji Firefly' Members.
Although he didn't Intend to take the Risk and claim this Bounty, it was still necessary to check the Situation.
If he could grasp the Situation, it was Better to grasp it. Maybe he could also find an Opportunity to pick up a leak.
Hassashi, seeing that it couldn't be of use, was extremely disappointed and nested under Chi Feichei's Clothes to Sleep.
A group of weak Chickens, they haven't even Sensed that someone has Infiltrated their base camp. What kind of Defense Consciousness is this?
Chi Feichei finished his Investigation and returned to the Hotel. He woke up close to 12 PM, called Haibara Ai, ate Lunch at the Dining Room, and continued to stroll on the Street, holding Haibara Ai's Hand, who was wearing a red and pink Kimono.
"Are we going to Investigate now?" Haibara Ai asked.
Chi Feichei led Haibara Ai towards the Street Corner. "No, we're going to Kiyomizu Temple."
Haibara Ai looked up at Chi Feichei. "Kiyomizu Temple?"
Chi Feichei explained with a Calm Face, "Since we've come to Kyoto, it would be a Pity not to visit Kiyomizu Temple."
Haibara Ai choked. "If we go play during the Daytime... you're not planning to Investigate again at Night, are you? Even If the Investigation needs to be done at Night, we can go back to the Hotel to Rest and ensure we have Sufficient Energy at Night."
"No more checking, leave those Matters to the Police to Handle," Chi Feichei Reached Out to flag down an approaching Taxi. "Just treat this as coming to Kyoto to play, and don't take those Matters too much to Heart."
Haibara Ai saw the Taxi pull up nearby and lowered her Voice. "Do you have a Relationship with those people?"
"No," Chi Feichei said.
So, he wants to prioritize playing?
Haibara Ai speculated, no longer dwelling on it. She took out her Mobile Phone and sent a UL Message.
Since they were planning to play, they needed to call two beautiful and Enthusiastic local Girls who had Knowledge of the Situation...
The Taxi stopped Aside, and after the Two People got in, the Driver Uncle asked, "Where would the two of you like to go?"
"Kiyomizu Temple."
"Are the two of you Tourists from other Places? Your Younger Sister is really cute!"
Showing off his Younger Sister +1!
Probably Because he Saw the Little Girl who looked Like a Doll, the Driver Uncle was in a very good Mood. Even If the Two People in the Back Seat only responded occasionally, he still Enthusiastically introduced the Scenic Spots of Kyoto one by one.
This was quite rare for a Taxi Driver in Kyoto.
"To Kiyomizu Temple, you must visit the Kiyomizu Stage to enjoy the view, and also the Otowa Waterfall below the Kiyomizu Stage. The three streams respectively represent Health, Study, and Marriage Luck. You can collect Water to drink for prayer..."
"There are many Temples and Shrines in Kyoto. Besides Kiyomizu Temple, there's also Kinkaku-ji Temple, which is a three-story Floor and is known as one of the 'Three Great Scenic Spots of Kyoto' along with Kiyomizu Temple and Nijo Castle..."
"In addition, there are Tenryu-ji Temple, Nanzen-ji Temple, Ryoan-ji Temple, Jojakko-ji Temple, Kennin-ji Temple, Tofuku-ji Temple, Kodai-ji Temple, Nishi Hongan-ji Temple... Oh dear, when it comes to Temples with beautiful scenery, there are truly too many to finish talking about," the Driver said enthusiastically. "But this time you come, you must remember to go to Sanno-ji Temple. Sanno-ji Temple publicly displays the Secret Buddha Statue enshrined in the Temple every 12 years for ordinary Public to worship. This Year, 12 years have passed since the Last Time it was exhibited, and the Day of the exhibition is in a couple of Days. That Yakushi Nyorai Buddha Statue is very Spiritually effective, it would be a Pity to Miss it."
"As For Shrines, there are also many, For Example, the Thousand Torii Gates of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, which is a Place you must visit when you come to Kyoto..."
"Yasaka Shrine is one of the oldest Shrines in the Kansai region. You can go at Night to see the Lanterns on the Dance Hall..."
"By the Way, there's also Heian Shrine. If you come to Kyoto in April, you can visit the Shrine Garden of Heian Shrine. The Yaezakura Cherry Tree is in full bloom, which is the best Season for sightseeing..."
"Kifune Shrine is one of the best Shrines for praying for Marriage Luck! It's very popular with Girls, But it Seemingly is a Bit too early for your Younger Sister's Age to pray for Marriage Luck..."
"If you don't want to go to Shrines and Temples, you can visit Pontocho, Kyoto Minami-za Theatre..."
"If you want to go somewhere with a more Modern Style, go to Kyoto Tower and the National Museum..."
Chi Feichei: "..."
He had a Feeling of falling into a sales Hideout.
Haibara Ai: "..."
Are all Taxi Drivers in Kyoto this Enthusiastic?
"Also, the Place we are now is Gojo Bridge. Under the Bridge is Kamogawa River. Legend says that Gojo Bridge is the Place where Yoshitsune and Benkei met."
"Yoshitsune and Benkei?" Haibara Ai heard these two Names and Subconsciously thought of the 'Genji Firefly' Thief group.
The 'Genji Firefly' Code Name and the Book held by its Members all indicated that this Thief group was related to The Tale of Yoshitsune, and The Tale of Yoshitsune was a Work that recorded the life story of Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Chi Feichei could also find the life story of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and the content of The Tale of Yoshitsune from the Memory of the Original Consciousness.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a famous general in the late Heian Period, a legendary Hero of Japan, whose childhood Name was Ushiwakamaru, was the Son of Genji Leader Minamoto no Yoshitomo and his female attendant Tokiwa.
Not long after Ushiwakamaru's Birth, the Genji family led by his Father was defeated in the War by the Taira family led by Taira no Kiyomori, and the entire clan began to flee while being pursued.
Soon after, Ushiwakamaru's Biological Mother was Seized by the Taira family. Taira no Kiyomori, coveting Tokiwa's Beauty, took Tokiwa as his concubine and granted Forgiveness to Tokiwa's Mother and Ushiwakamaru's four Accomplices. A few years Afterwards, Tokiwa was married to a court Nobility, Fujiwara no Nagamichi, and Ushiwakamaru was also sent to Kurama Temple to Study.
Then came the Routine where Ushiwakamaru learned about his Birth, followed an old monk to Study martial arts, and plotted to overthrow the Taira family.
When Ushiwakamaru was eleven years old, he was passing through Gojo Bridge on his way back to the Temple and encountered Musashibo Benkei, who was a monk at the time, blocking the Road.
Benkei was conducting a 'Sword Hunt' in the area at that time, which was winning the Swords of passing warriors under the guise of a martial arts match. He had already collected 999 Swords. He took a liking to the Golden Treasure Sword on Ushiwakamaru. Although he was brave, he was restricted everywhere by Ushiwakamaru, who was known for his Agility and lightness Like a swallow, and was defeated by Ushiwakamaru. From then on, he was completely convinced and became Ushiwakamaru's most Loyal Retainer.
Afterwards, Ushiwakamaru officially changed his Name to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and his half-brother Minamoto no Yoritomo, who had been exiled, raised an army. Minamoto no Yoshitsune Decided to also raise an army to Help. With the Brothers working together, they were unstoppable, defeating the Taira family and completing the great task of restoration.
After the Taira family was eliminated, Minamoto no Yoshitsune was suspected by his own brother, Minamoto no Yoritomo. The two Brothers officially broke off their Relationship. Minamoto no Yoshitsune took his Loyal Retainers and left Kyoto, heading west. While being pursued by Minamoto no Yoritomo, he fled to Mount Yoshino and then sought refuge with Fujiwara no Hidehira, who treated him as a Lord.
Good times didn't last long. After Fujiwara no Hidehira died of Illness, under the coercion and temptation of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the Relationship between the Fujiwara family and Minamoto no Yoshitsune gradually changed. The Fujiwara family eventually sided with Minamoto no Yoritomo and sent troops to attack Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
Minamoto no Yoshitsune did not want to die at the Hands of the Fujiwara family's Retainers. He went to the Buddha Hall to chant scriptures and prepare to commit suicide, while Benkei, Ise Saburo, and eight others held the Entrance Gate firmly. For the Sake of Minamoto no Yoshitsune being able to die in Peace, they fought to the Death.
Finally, Minamoto no Yoshitsune killed his wife and daughter with his own Hand before committing suicide.
The Tale of Yoshitsune is one of the most Important Works recording the deeds of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. It describes Yoshitsune as a handsome, highly skilled warrior God, and contains many exaggerated Legends. It also depicts Benkei much more than Minamoto no Yoshitsune, portraying the Image of a Loyal and fearless Retainer.
...Cough, cough, Thank You, I've made Progress. This time I only stared blankly for three seconds before I could distinguish clearly~! The extra update will also be at Night...
...
(End of Chapter)
