When Okita and Ando returned to the barracks, it was almost dusk. Tea had a slight concussion from the explosion, and Yorozuya and the other two were accompanying her in the hospital. It was impossible to bring her back to the barracks to record her statement.

However, after she woke up, she said that she would prove Kondo's innocence in front of the media. Only then did Okita and Ando return from the hospital.

Hijikata was a little impatient. The ashtray in front of his desk was full, and a few cigarette butts fell on the table.

When Okita opened the door, he could barely open his eyes from the smoke.

Ando couldn't help but cough a few times before he saw Hijikata sitting motionlessly at the desk with a sour face.

"Hijikata, did you forget about the smoking ban?"

Compared to Ando's discomfort, Okita seemed to be used to second-hand smoke.

He calmly walked to Hijikata's side, took the unlit cigarette from his mouth, folded it in half, and threw it into the ashtray.

"What took you so long? I was worried …" Hijikata didn't finish his sentence before he coughed violently, "I mean, if you died outside, I would have to collect your body."

"Don't worry Hijikata, I won't die before I become a deputy commander." Okita's eyes lit up as if this was his life's goal.

"Let's not talk nonsense. Did you save Miss Tea?

What did she say? "

Okita told Hijikata what happened, and Ando took the opportunity to open all the windows in the room.

She really couldn't stand the smell of nicotine.

Hijikata smoked like this every day. Didn't he feel uncomfortable at all?

"Dark green button, the informant also had it."

Tu Fang turned on the TV and found the recorded video. He fixed the picture on the informant and zoomed in. Sure enough, he found a dark green button in an inconspicuous place under the mosaic. He could also vaguely see the carved peony.

Ando moved closer to the TV and stared at the image.

"Yamazaki also found a clue."

Hijikata turned on his phone and showed the photo Yamazaki sent to the two of them.

Masahiro Ando was sipping tea with a leopard-headed celestial. They were quite friendly.

Panthera was wearing a string of dark green gemstones, the same material as the button they saw.

Ando suddenly realized why this button looked so familiar. It turned out that she had seen it in the pavilion that time.

"This is a mineral that doesn't exist on Earth. Three months ago, Masahiro Ando sold a large amount of these emeralds to him.

He loves them so much that he gives one to every subordinate he fancies.

If I'm not mistaken, the assassination of Kondo and the siege of Sogo in the factory are all his masterpieces. "

"Why would he do that?" Ando asked, puzzled. Wasn't he afraid of getting into trouble?

Hijikata snorted and replied, "Panther Head and Frog Head come from the same planet and are quite close.

We've ruined a lot of their plans, so I'm afraid they've long wanted revenge.

And Harada is ambitious and has always been at odds with the police department. He won't be lenient on anything that can hurt Uncle Songping. "

"Let's think about it. The assassination of Director Kondo, the attack on Okita Senpai, and the informant at the TV station were all Panthera's subordinates.

The evidence they exposed at the TV station is conclusive. If we can prove that the one who protected Linyuan-gumi wasn't Director Kondo, but Panther Head, can we turn the tables? "

Ando supported his chin and said, "Currently, we only have the button as a lead. As long as Masahiro Ando testifies, we can prove that they're the ones behind it!"

Ando's eyes lit up, but immediately dimmed. "We just don't know if Masahiro Ando was involved or if he only sold the item."

"That's not enough," Okita answered, then his lips curled up.

"Sogo, don't even think about breaking into their house to find evidence!" Hijikata's eyes turned cold. "Don't think that I don't know what you're planning."

"It's just killing a few animals. Why are you so anxious?" Okita's red eyes were filled with innocence, and his tone was so calm that it was as if he was talking about the weather.

"I won't allow it."

Hijikata was so angry that he reached for his cigarettes, but the last one was broken by Okita. He could only rub his hands and say, "I'll entrust Yorozuya to find the evidence."

"Hijikata, when did you trust Yorozuya so much?"

"This is the only way to get rid of Shinsengumi. Sogo, behave yourself."

Compared to Hijikata's nervous expression, Okita was much calmer.

He didn't intend to break into Frog House to roast frogs or walk the dog in Panther House.

"Then let me talk to Masahiro Ando." Ando interrupted the conversation between the two.

It was time for her to have a face-to-face talk with Masahiro Ando.

She hoped that in this matter, he was just a businessman who sold things and had nothing to do with anyone else.

Although she said that she wanted to get rid of him, he was still her brother.

Hijikata didn't answer. He looked at Okita.

"I'll be fine. Don't stop me, okay?"

Ando's mouth twitched, revealing a sad smile. "We all know that this is the best way to get information from Masahiro Ando."

"I'll go with you," Okita said.

It wasn't that he was worried, but he couldn't rest assured if she went alone.

Ando shook his head. "He's a very cautious person. If you go with him, he won't say anything. We might even be rejected.

We don't have any evidence of his crimes. He has a reason to refuse, right? "

Seeing that Okita was still hesitating, she added, "Okita -senpai, although I can't beat you, I'm really strong.

Even if my brother wants to deal with me, it won't be that easy.

If, if something really goes wrong, I'll live and wait for you to save me.

I want to beg you, let me face him alone, okay? "

This was a matter between her and Masahiro Ando. No one else should get involved, not even Okita.

This was something that she had to face personally.

She stared into Okita's eyes. The latter looked at her for a long time before he slowly said, "Take care of yourself."

"I will." Ando's eyes were firm.

Compared to the first time she ran away when she saw him with Panthera, she had more courage and strength now. She couldn't be ignored.