At this, Nakamura Tsuki tightened her neck with a shiver.
"So he's that Tachibana Aoto..."
Regarding Aoto, whose reputation in Edo had been growing recently, Nakamura Tsuki had heard of his name but had never had the chance to meet him.
"He looks and behaves much softer than I imagined... I thought a 'Three Times' official who achieved so much would definitely be a man with a fierce face, no different from a wild boar."
Nakamura Tsuki looked up at Sazanoko, casting a questioning glance.
"Miss Sazanoko, are you familiar with Tachibana Aoto?"
"Not particularly familiar, but not a stranger either." Sazanoko replied without hesitation.
With this question and answer, the two women resumed their journey.
"He truly is a remarkable swordsman who can achieve so many great feats, facing nearly 20 samurai alone... I wouldn't even dare to imagine such a thing." Nakamura Tsuki tightened her neck again.
