Actually, in this situation, Hidechika doesn't even need to make a move.
After all, for any one of the three to come and sweep through Tabei Mountain is like using a machine gun to kill a chicken—a serious overkill.
Whether for the Demon Ghosts in the mountain or the strongmen in the village, it's the same thing. To be able to die under such a luxurious formation, isn't that a blessing? Probably the most glorious moment of their lives... Moreover, it's not just Gu Mo and the other two here.
After all, Saito Dosan, although understanding the necessity of the proposal, knowing the pressing problem of his second daughter, pinched his nose and agreed to let them go out for training.
But ultimately, he couldn't completely let go and be so cheerful about it. In reality, there's still an elite army hidden in the background, ready to respond at any time... The future of Mino rests on these three people. The old man wouldn't be so careless as to truly ignore it.
