Side Story - Japan’s Heroine 9

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Japan, Shinohara Castle

Shinohara Castle was a symbolic structure of Japan in the Hunter Era.

In fact, it was the residence of the Shinohara Shogunate’s clan, and the Shogunate Council, Japan’s highest governing body, was also established there.

Naturally, the security was just as strict.

The 'Shinsengumi', handpicked from among the Shogunate Hunters - the most elite Hunter Unit operated by Shinohara - were guarding the castle.

Of course, they weren’t exactly diligent.

After all, it was the highly prestigious Shinohara Castle, so no one could easily approach it. Some of the Shinsengumi guarding the outskirts would chat or play on their phones while on duty.

“Hasn’t it been a bit weird lately?”

“What has?”...