Since Zhang Heng was dealing with Kirino Toshiaki, Okita Soki soon caught up with Takasugi and his gang. At the same time, only four samurai were now left beside Shinsaku Takasugi. It was true that there were numerous Tobaku Supporters in Kyoto, but none of them were reliable. So these four were the last armed personnel that Takasugi had for protection.
The Choshu Domain's leading samurai harrumphed with conviction to Shinji Takeuchi, "Takeuchi, I will leave you now to protect the lord!"
Shinji Takeuchi gritted his teeth. "I don't think it's a good idea that we keep running. So let's fight the common enemy together! He has endured a fierce battle. We might just be able to defeat him."
The leader shook his head. "The lord's safety is our priority. If there's no one to follow the litter, the group of bearers will definitely leave our lord behind!"
