Also, apparently we will meet Chou Kotsu and he has succeeded Kochou
Chapter 847: The Strongest Formation / The Strongest Army
The chapter begins with Riboku inside a carriage, heading toward Buan.
He is greeted by Kaine, and he gives her his black cloak due to the severe cold.
The timeline shifts to 229 BC.
Riboku meets the following commanders:
1. Bananji
2. Shunsuiju
3. Futei
4. Bafuuji
5. Kotsuminhaku
6. Kaine
7. Duke Reijou (Reijoku)
8. Kisui
9. Batei
10. Rihaku
11. Choukotsu (the fierce warrior and successor of Kochou)
12. Ganshou (seemingly a subordinate of Choukotsu)
13. Shibashou
14. Kansaro
15. Don Sari (who came together with Shibashou and Kansaro)
At last, the introductions are complete.
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The scene shifts to Kanyou, where a meeting is held with:
Ei Sei, Shouheikun, Ousen, Yotanwa, Rishi, Shin, Ouhon, Mouten, Kyoukai, Karyoten, Nara, Bajio, and finally Rokuomi.
Rishi informs them that intelligence has confirmed Riboku’s presence in Buan.
Shouheikun then adds that Shibashou, the Governor of Seika and one of the Three Great Heavens, is also there.
Upon hearing this, Ousen trembles at the mention of Shibashou being in Buan.
Strategic planning for Qin’s army begins, with various suggestions exchanged. (Ousen remains silent throughout the chapter, but we see proposals from the others.)
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After the discussion, Ei Sei emphasizes the importance of the upcoming campaign, stating that Riboku—the man who has inflicted heavy losses on Qin—must be defeated, and that failure is not an option.
Ei Sei declares that he believes the current Qin army is the strongest in history (the title of the chapter).
The chapter ends with Ei Sei’s cry:
“This time, we shall defeat Riboku and bring down Zhao entirely…!”
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Next chapter will be released next week.