Entrusting the Orphan (Part 1)

Northern Rukon District, Zaraki District.

At the former noble Iwamoto House mansion, rebel samurai carrying military intelligence constantly shuttled back and forth.

Their route was orderly and efficient, and although there were many people coming and going, no conflicts occurred.

Everyone remained silent, only delivering the military intelligence they had to the head of the household's table as quickly as possible, then bowing and silently withdrawing.

The entire mansion exuded an awe-inspiring efficiency and silence.

Iwamoto Hikoshiro gently picked up the last military report on the table, opened it, read it for only a moment, and then folded it back up.

His square, dark brown face...