Rindou is the 225th chapter of the Kingdom manga, written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara.
Summary
The Wei soldiers are advancing. At the rear were the Hi Shin Unit is stationed is Shin being notified that they are being pushed back on all fronts. They notice that the Wei soldiers are completely different from yesterday. They ask if there is any sign of Rin Ko. En thinks that even being in the rear gives them a wider coverage, but it's still up to luck whether or not they will run into Rin Ko.
At Mou Gou HQ, they are watching the center army from behind on 800m high ground. One of the soldiers tells that looking down at the field from here and taking into account the spread of the enemy army's strength, ... Mou Ten is being told that it would seem that luck is smiling upon them. The Gyoku Hou Unit are preparing to engage the enemy as well. Mou Ten tells that before even worry about whether or not Rin Ko is really there, it looks as if general DO Mon is rushing to plug the gap. Do Mon tells his men to not to falter. Now is the time to put the fear of the mighty Qin army into those Wei knaves. The Qin HQ notice them as well as one of the soldiers says that it appears that they've recovered slightly.
Shin is being notified that there is fierce fighting on their right. Shin tells that isn't it. He tells that today; Rin Ko will be playing for keeps. If he is personally coming out, there is no way it's going to be something as halfhearted that.
general Ei Bi is watching from afar as well. He notices that the enemies in the distance have started moving. In the other direction as well. He asks himself if they are running in circles. Shin is being told that there is a huge dust storm. Ei Bi is confused on what is happening.
The entire Qin center army is confused as they see 2 gigantic spirals coming towards them. Mou Gou tells that this technique is known as Rindou. He tells that even he has only heard of it through vague rumors. It's said that in the past, Rin Ko was able to penetrate even the famous Ou Ki's defensive formations with the use of a strange tactic known as the Rindou.
The Qin center army is trying to fortify their defenses on the left and right flanks. General Ei Bi reacted swiftly as he sent troops to bolster the areas in front of the two spirals. Shin starts to smile.
Mou Gou tells that the circular motions are actually driving their forces in the line to left and right. Suddenly they realize what the Rindou true target is. They were targeting the center region where Ei Bi is located.
Ou Hon is being notified of this event, same as for Mou Ten. Shin says that there is no mistaking it. This is definitely Rin Ko. The Qin army is having trouble dealing with this tactic. They ask the general Ei Bi to fall back. He is impressed that even without his own troops Rin Ko is still this strong. He realizes that they are different leagues. He states that he has no choice to leave the rest to Shin, who is young enough to be his own son. He goes for Rin Ko himself in order to duel him. He says that good fortune may be with Mou Gou.
Mou Gou HQ notices that the general's flag has disappeared. They realize that this isn't going well for them. They have committed the vast majority of their troops into that defensive line. If they actually manage to break through, then there remains only a handful of defense teams standing between the enemy and their HQ. The Qin center army has realized that fact as well and are using everything they have to stop the enemy.
The Qin army has become weaker due to the Rindou that resulted in Qin losing their unity. Not to mention, having lost their officer, this entire region is in chaos. One of the Wei soldiers is impressed that everything went according to Rin Ko's plan. He says that he is a terrifying man. He says that the enemy no longer has any means to resist them. He says that they are breaking through and will be taking the enemy HQ in one push.
However, thing might not go as easy has he thinks as Shin is closing in on Rin Ko. He then clashes his sword against him. The Hi Shin Unit is following their commander's lead. Everyone is shocked by this new resistance. The Wei advance has been halted. Shin says that there is no more running away for either of them. It's time for them to finish this once and for all as he directs himself to Rin Ko.
Characters
Qin
- Mou Gou Army
- Mou Gou
- Unnamed officers
- Ei Bi Army
- Do Mon Army
- Do Mon
- Unnamed officers
- Gaku Ka Unit
- Mou Ten
- Unnamed members
- Gyoku Hou Unit
- Gaku Ka Unit
- Unnamed others
- Six Great Generals
- Ou Ki (mentioned)
Wei
High Points
- Qin center army is being pushed back on all fronts.
- Mou Gou HQ is watching from behind the center army at 800m Hight.
- Do Mon is rushing to plug the gap.
- Wei center army formed two gigantic spirals known as Rindou.
- The Qin center army is trying to fortify their defenses on the left and right flanks.
- Ei Bi sent in troops to bolster the Qin's defense.
- Ei Bi goes for Rin Ko himself.
- Ei Bi is killed easily by Rin Ko.
- Qin center army lost their unity and has become weaker.
- Shin is now face to face with Rin Ko.
- The Hi Shin Unit managed to halt Rin Ko's advance.
- Shin and Rin Ko have a rematch.