Faced with Toshisuke's joke, Aoto did not react in any way.
Because just at that moment... to be more precise, right after hearing Kondo's reminder earlier, Aoto suddenly felt a flash of inspiration in his mind.
Inspiration is such a wonderful thing. When deliberately pursuing it, it's often elusive; when inadvertently possessed, it often appears suddenly and without forewarning.
"Mr. Tachibana?"
Toshisuke noticed Aoto's odd behavior and called him softly with a tone of curiosity.
But at this moment, Aoto could not hear any sounds from outside.
His entire mind was deeply immersed in thought.
The chaotic thoughts inside his head pieced together like fragments of a puzzle, rapidly forming a brand-new strategy.
Though quite risky, if executed well, this strategy would undoubtedly defeat Xuanwu Hall beautifully!
What a coincidence—almost at the same time, Hijikata also showed a look of sudden realization as if he had thought of something.
"...Tachibana."
