Obviously, none of Akasaka Mikado's defenders had such superb shooting skills.

Most of the projectiles and arrows hit the ground, hitting only a few people.

This level of interception cannot stop the convoy from approaching...

Although they were extremely anxious, Elodie and the others could only watch helplessly as the convoy gradually approached.

The enemy soldiers placed these carts directly under the Goryeo Gate of the Akasaka Imperial Gate, and then fled as if they were running away.

Suddenly, a gust of breeze blew open the loosely covered straw mat on a certain trolley.

At this moment, Elodie and others finally saw clearly what these carts were carrying - large wooden barrels.

Vaguely, Elodie smelled a familiar smell... the stench of gunpowder!

At this moment, on the roof of a house diagonally opposite the Akasaka Imperial Gate, Shuten Doji raised the bow and arrow in his hand.

He slowly opened the bow, tightening the string while aiming at the barrels.

The arrows he used were not ordinary arrows, but flaming rockets.

After stretching the bow string like a full moon, he curled up the corners of his mouth with an expectant look on his face and softly recited the cheering slogan that Japanese people often shout when watching fireworks:

"Jade~house~(TA~MA~YA)"

The next moment, he released the bowstring - the rocket shot out! It drew a red afterimage in mid-air and hit a barrel on a cart.

Then--

Boom!!!

The earth-shattering and terrifying loud noise took away the hearing of everyone at the scene!

The moment the rocket touched the barrel, a horrific explosion hit the entire city gate with a surging wave of flames.

The Goryeo Gate of Akasaka Mikado swayed a few times and then collapsed!

Bricks, stones and wooden tiles fell down... Countless dust and smoke rose upwards...

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Edo, Edo Castle, Ohiroma——

Tokugawa Iemo and Tenjoin sat side by side on the main seat, looking ahead expressionlessly while listening to the sounds coming from the "Thirty-six Mitsuke" and other battlefields.

They know nothing about military affairs and would not be able to help even if they wanted to.

Therefore, the only thing they can do now is to wait here, while constantly listening to the latest battle conditions in various battlefields, praying to the gods for victory, and wishing the soldiers good military fortune.

Just then——

Boom!!!

This sudden explosion was so shocking that even the mother and son in the Ohiro room of Edo Castle could hear its sound, and could vaguely feel the tatami beneath their feet shaking slightly.

Tokugawa Iemo's expression suddenly changed:

"What's going on?"

Soon, the guard sent him accurate news:

"Your Highness! The enemy destroyed the Goryeo Gate of Akasaka Imperial Gate!"

Upon hearing this, the pupils of mother and son suddenly shrank into pinhole shapes.

Tokugawa Iemo asked:

"Where are the defenders at Akasaka Mikado? Are they okay?"

"It's not clear yet!"

"..."

Tokugawa Iemo gritted his teeth, and his cheeks were filled with a cloud called "dignity."

"...Iemo."

Tianzhangin suddenly turned his head and cast a firm look at Tokugawa Iemo.

Although she said nothing, Tokugawa Iemo had already understood the meaning of her eyes.

"..."

Tokugawa Iemo closed his eyes and remained silent.

After a while, he clenched his two fists that were hanging naturally, and then forcefully opened his eyes - a bright light flashed in his eyes, as if he had made some kind of determination.

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