No Matter Who You Are, There Is a Time When You Must Never Admit Defeat!

Gintoki and Toshiro walked side by side on the dark forest path. Their footsteps were neither fast nor slow. From the side, they did not seem to feel that something was wrong. However... if they stood in front of the two of them, they would find that their faces were deathly pale, and their expressionless faces were covered in a cold sweat.

Gintoki: I am an idiot! Idiot! What ghost killer! What kind of handsome am I playing? What should I do in this situation?

Toshiro: I am an idiot! An absolute idiot! Why are you acting strong at this time? What deputy chief specializes in killing ghosts? What is that? What is that?

Thinking of this, Gintoki and Toshiro glanced at each other at the same time and thought at the same time, 'Moreover, I am in the same group as this guy! I must pretend to be calm! I can't let this guy find my weakness! At this age, I am still afraid of ghosts!'

"Um, why are you sweating so much? Are you afraid?" Gintoki was the first to speak.

"What nonsense are you saying? I just feel hot," Toshiro replied stubbornly and then pretended to complain, "When we go back this time, I must divide Shinsengumi's uniform into summer and winter. By the way, aren't you also sweating? Are you afraid?"

"How is that possible!" Gintoki retorted stubbornly, "I am a ghost killer! The kind that wants to kill a few ghosts when I have nothing to do! It's hard not to cut ghosts for a day!

Toshiro: I thought he was joking! Is the ghost killer real? Is it true? So... do ghosts really exist? This man is incredible! What should I do? I really want to escape!!

However, even though his heart was filled with fear, Toshiro still tried to be brave and said in a trembling voice, "Oh, it seems that you are similar to me. Me too. Shinsengumi's deputy chief is the deputy chief who will feel uncomfortable if he doesn't kill two ghosts in a day!"

Gintoki: How terrifying! Is the deputy chief who specializes in killing ghosts real? I thought it was a joke! But since you said so... do ghosts really exist? What should I do? I really want to escape now!

"Ah, I didn't expect to meet someone with the same hobby one day," Gintoki said, "Then why don't we go and participate in the Ghost Killing Competition next time? I won several consecutive championships!"

Toshiro: Ghost Killing Competition? What is that? What does that competition do? Does this guy often participate in that kind of thing? This guy is not ordinary! He is not afraid of ghosts at all! No! Absolutely not! I don't want to participate in that kind of competition even if I die!

"Oh? Really? I often participate too. Why didn't I meet you? By the way, which division are you from? Isn't it the eastern division of Edo?" Toshiro said stubbornly, "Come to think of it, I've always been number one in our competition area."

Gintoki: I was just saying it casually. Is there really that kind of thing? Is there even a competition area? This guy actually participate in that kind of thing? What a terrifying guy!

"I didn't expect it to be in the competition area next door," Gintoki said again, "No wonder I haven't encountered you before. I am from Kabukicho's competition area. Why don't we participate in the national competition together next time?"

Toshiro: I just said it casually. Is there really that kind of thing? What is the national competition? This guy is really not afraid of ghosts at all!

"Sure, if I happen to be on leave, I will try my best to spare some time," Toshiro said stubbornly.

However, just as he finished speaking, he heard the voices of Kagura and Sogo coming from behind him...

This matter started a minute ago...

At the entrance of the courage test.

"Hey, it's your turn." Tsukuyo said to Sogo and Kagura.

As for Kawaki, he had been silent since Sogo talked about that weird story until now.

"Yeh! The prize will be mine!" Kagura said confidently. Then she directly pulled Sogo's hair and rushed into the path at a fast speed.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch! What are you doing! Put me down quickly! My scalp is almost torn off by you!" Sogo scolded.

"No! You will definitely drag me down!" Kagura replied, "Let's rush to the finish line in one breath-aru! Ohhhhh!!!"

As she shouted, Kagura increased her speed. Like a bolt of lightning, she instantly caught up with Toshiro and Gintoki in front of her.

When Toshiro and Gintoki saw the two of them, their hearts were filled with joy.

"Hey, Kagura-chan, it's better to form a team at a time like this." Gintoki shouted at Kagura.

When Kagura heard this, she also stopped. At the same time, she released her hand that was grabbing Sogo's hair.

"Ah, I'm saved..." Sogo rubbed his head and said.

"Are you... really not afraid?" Toshiro said to Gintoki.

"How is that possible?" Gintoki said casually, "I just think that Kagura is still too young. If she meets a ghost, she might be afraid. As Yorozuya's boss, it is necessary to protect his employees."

"I see." Toshiro nodded and then looked at Sogo beside Kagura, "That's right. Sogo, come with me. After all, as Shinsengumi's deputy chief, I have an obligation to protect the members below."

However, Kagura and Sogo shook their heads at the same time, and then they posed to start running at the same time.

"This time, I must have a showdown with you!" Sogo looked at Kagura, who was beside him and said eagerly.

"Hmph, then try it!" Kagura replied with a light snort.

Before Gintoki and Toshiro could stop them, the two of them instantly started running at a very fast speed.

Gintoki: Why are you leaving me alone!! Stop, Kagura-chan! I'll give you three hundred yen!

Toshiro: Stop, Sogo! Don't leave me alone! I'll give you five bottles of mayonnaise, okay?!!

However, no matter if it were Sogo or Kagura, they could not hear their thoughts.

As they watched Kagura and Sogo gradually disappear into the dark path, Gintoki and Toshiro felt their hearts turn cold. Right now, there was no sound of a living person in the entire forest. It was so quiet that it was terrifying. From time to time, the cold wind would blow over, and the crows would cry out from time to time, causing the two of them not to dare to take another step forward...

Suddenly!

A blue light lit up between the two of them. It was... ghost fire!

"Ah!!!" Gintoki and Toshiro screamed at the same time and then quickly ran in the direction where Sogo and Kagura had left.

"Why are you running? Didn't you say the deputy chief of the ghost killer team? Didn't you say that it was the deputy chief who specialized in killing ghosts?" Gintoki was running while mocking Toshiro at the side.

"I just didn't bring a sword that specializes in killing ghosts today!" Toshiro argued stubbornly, "Speaking of which, aren't you a ghost killer? Why are you running away?"

"Me too. I didn't bring that sword that I used to participate in the Ghost Killer Competition today," Gintoki argued, "Um, look back. Is that ghost fire still following us?"

"No! Absolutely not! Why don't you look back?" Toshiro shouted.

"I'm just afraid that the other party will run away after seeing me!" Gintoki argued, "You check it!"

"Me too!" Toshiro also shouted.

"Then how about we go back together and take a look?" Gintoki suggested, "We definitely have to go together! Absolutely!"

"Oh..."

After Toshiro responded, the two of them turned their heads at the same time. However, when they looked at them, they were both stunned.

The two human skeletons were floating in the air next to Gintoki and Toshiro. Because the two of them turned around, they were basically in a face-to-face state.

The skeleton was covered in blood, and there was blood seeping out of its empty eye sockets. The skeleton stared straight at the two of them, and from time to time, it would let out a 'jejejejejejejejeje' laughter. Two ghost fires floated beside the skeleton.

Gintoki and Toshiro's minds went blank, and neither of them knew what to do.

After a few seconds, the two of them woke up one after another. After looking at each other, their movements were surprisingly the same, and that was, they turned their heads and fled for their lives.

"What is that! Is that a ghost?! Is that a ghost?!!!" Toshiro said as he ran, "Have you always been fighting with that kind of thing?!"

"Is that a ghost? Is that a ghost?" Gintoki shouted at the same time, "Why can we encounter that kind of thing in this forest?!"

"I am the one asking you!" Toshiro retorted.

However, just as he finished speaking, Gintoki and Toshiro discovered that two skeletons and ghost fires had appeared on both sides of the two of them, and they were laughing sinisterly...

"AHHHHHH!!!!"

Shinpachi, who was hiding in the tree and secretly controlling the skeletons and ghost fire lights, rubbed his eyes and yawned, "It's really boring~."

...

At the entrance.

"Hey, it's our turn." Tsukuyo looked at Kawaki and said.

"Oh..." Kawaki lowered his head and answered, his expression unclear.

"Hurry up and end this farce." As she spoke, Tsukuyo turned around and prepared to walk into the dark path.

"That... my legs are a little weak..." Kawaki raised his head; his face was a little pale.

Tsukuyo, "..."

"What is that look in your eyes! Why are you looking at me with that look of disdain?" Kawaki braced himself and explained, "I'm not afraid! I just stood there a little longer!"

"Standing for a long time will only make your leg a little stiff!" Tsukuyo shouted.

"Then my legs are a little stiff!" Kawaki nodded and said.

"Up to you. You'd better be faster." With a sigh, Tsukuyo stepped into the path.

"Hey! Wait a minute! Slow down!" Kawaki hurriedly followed her and stood beside Tsukuyo, trying to put on an indifferent expression.

"Seriously, to actually be afraid of that kind of thing..." Tsukuyo muttered disdainfully, "Are you still a man like this?"

"What... what nonsense are you saying..." Kawaki said stubbornly, "How could I be afraid of ghosts."

"I didn't say that it was a ghost..." Tsukuyo glanced at Kawaki and said indifferently.