Recruitment is the 48th chapter of the Kingdom manga, written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara.
Summary
Three months have passed since Sei Kyou's Rebellion, Shin is working at Kei village's granary. Located east of the royal capital Kanyou. He is trying to make a new record on carrying the most goods. Meanwhile at Shin and Ten's home, Ten is preparing dinner. After dinner, with Shin's burping annoying her, Ten talks about their current situation. Shin is doing some jobs to bring money in, while she forages for vegetables. After she falls asleep, Shin trains outside as he is fully healed from his fights with Sa Ji and Ran Kai.
The next day, Ten and some people are gathering around a message board. Shin, feeling sore from overworking himself, finds Ten. He makes fun of her thinking that she can't read but Ten brushes him off as she gives him the short version of the message. The state of Qin is planning to attack the state of Wei and therefore they are recruiting people for infantry. Shin is all fired up for his first Campaign.
Characters
Qin
- Royal Palace
- Ei Sei Faction
- Ei Sei (Flashback)
- Shin
- Ka Ryo Ten
- Sei Kyou Faction
- Sa Ji (Mentioned)
- Ei Sei Faction
- Kei Village
- Kou
- Unnamed villagers
Wei
High Points
- It's been Three months since the events of Sei Kyou's coup.
- Shin is doing odd jobs to get some money.
- Ka Ryo Ten is foraging some vegetables.
- Shin received grand reward of money for his achievements in the battle against Sei Kyou.
- Shin is fully healed from the injuries he received from Sa Ji.
- It's hinted that Shin can't read.
- Despite her background, Ka Ryo Ten can read.
- Shin is fired up for his fist campaign.
Trivia
- Duke Hyou and Gaku Ga are shown for the first time. Their names are not revealed in this chapter.
- The enemy forces engaged by Duke Hyou Army on the two-page spread are members of Go Kei Army from state of Wei. Among them a pair of officer hunters: Shu Ki and Ma Ki can be spotted, although only their backs are shown.