Chapter 8 - Evils
" In my eyes , there is nothing . But tears . Tears of this cruel world . "
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In the previous episode , Ishikawa and Asaki found the unknown wounded boy and treated him . Suddenly, that boy attacked Asaki and Ishikawa and called them " monsters " .
On the other side , Vice - Captain of Chosu , Okii Miruku , killed Mr and Mrs Kamo , now what will happen next ?
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" YOU MONSTERS !!!!! " The young boy said .
Asaki really felt his pain . His wounds tell everything . His pain and suffering .
" Shut up brat . You really need to learn some manners . " Ishikawa said .
Ishikawa raise his leg to attack but suddenly –
Asaki jump In Front of him .
" Stop …it ….. Please …
Asaki begged .
" You….. Monsters ….
Wounded boy said .
" You…Monsters .. took my sister ….. you're horrible …. People ….. They just watch her …. Until your monster kills her …. Everybody just dies already … You people should die .
The boy just fainted in anger . Asaki just took him in her arms….and said
" He just …. Need some time ….
Ishikawa remained silent..
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In Chosu Domain …
The Captain of the Chosu Domain , Aza Kabuki was in stress due to the recent attack by Miyazato Machinagaikeda and the appearance of Kagutsuchi Kagoshima .
" Where is Okii ? Tell me ?"
One man came in front….
" She has arrived in the domain , Lord Kabuki . "
With giant pairs of big and beautiful boobs , Vice-Captain Okii Miruku entered the court …
" Ahhh , Captain , I really missed you a lot."
"Shut up … Big Melons - Knocker … "
" Aaw , You really are not happy to see me ….
" Just give me your report ….
" Captain , from the people we have got into , we came to the conclusion that Asakawa girl is heading toward Kyoto .
" Kyoto ..? Said Captain Kabuki with amazed eyes .
" And That girl is not alone . She is with two people ,one man and one child ….
" One Man and one child , That's what Little Demon of Tsu was trying to tell me. "
" And I hope it didn't cause any mess . "
With a little smile on her face , she said , " Not at all . "
Lord Kabuki understands that she killed someone already ….
He gave a big sigh and said , " I really don't want to see any blood , so I finished her quickly …. I don't want any headache from that man . "
" Mention him , where is he now ? "
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Headquarter of Central Zero , Edo (Tokyo)
House of Kagoshima …
Huge Ancient Mansion. It looks like a building owned by someone who has great power .
It has a great wooden dragon on the gate .
In the great hall , a group of old people gathered in the room. It looks like meeting . There were many old people but famous martial artists and swordsmen . But they ,all were waiting for someone …. Somebody were saying …
" Where is he ? "
" Why is he not here yet ? "
Commotion had made
Then , people wearing black haori came . In the middle , there is an old man almost in his 60's , with a grey mustache , and a cold voice he shouts …..
" SILENCE !!!!! "
The man was Kusunoki Kagoshima ….
Grandfather of Kagutsuchi Kagoshima , Head of the Asakura Family …..
He had an angry face …
" Why are all of you men shouting in my court? "
One of them said ,,,,,
" Your grandson has destroyed our dojo or been taken by force …Please help us , Master Kagoshima . "
Suddenly , with black kimono and long black hair , Kagutsuchi Kagoshima and Vice-captain , Miyazato Machinagaikeda appear…
" What is all this grandfather ? What is going on ? "
Master Kagoshima slapped Lord Kagutsuchi …. In a second Miyazato took out his sword and put that in the Master's neck .
But suddenly stopped by Kagutsuchi's hand .
Everyone was shocked …
Breathing heavily …
" Why did you do this ? Why ? –
Why did you leave them alive ? Didn't I tell you to kill every member of the dojo that you captured ?
Everyone shock
Didn't I say ? Until you cut the snake head it is not dead . Have you forgotten that ?
Just kill everyone here ….
The men that follow Master Kusunoki were elite soldiers and samurai of the central zero domain …
Just like a wind stroking to flower petals , all the men gathered were now meat pieces and lying in the pool of blood …
Red eyes of Kagutsuchi tell everything , how much he wants to kill him but …..
Only thing holding him back was himself ….
Master Kusunoki came near and whispered in his ears …..
" Next time , you mess up and I will cut you down ...
Understood . "
Kagutsuchi didn't blink at all and said …..
" Yes . Grandfather . '
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Somewhere near Tsu ….
A gentle hand in my head . Why does it feel so familiar just like my sister … Why is it making me calm ? Why ?
When the boy opened his eyes … he saw Asaki was gently stroking his head .
He was shocked …and shout ….
" AHHHHHHHHHH "
He tried to get up but he was badly hurt …..
Ishikawa and Yumi were sitting near fire and roasting the chicken ….
Yumi said in an adorable tone ," Dead body wake up . "
Ishikawa shouted , " How many times do I have to say he is not dead ? "
Boy was afraid
He had multiple questions like who are they ? What is going on ?
… he was nervous ….
Boy has difficulty breathing …
Then suddenly Asaki hugged him …" it is okay now . This world is cruel . Yes , it uses cruelty and bad sides. But now everything is okay . You have survived . You are saved . Everything is fine ."
Then the boy burst into tears … as if he was blind and got his eyes back …
He felt alive again … Asaki was crying too.
As if she can feel his suffering , she can see herself in that boy .
Ishikawa and Yumi were watching this from far ….
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After crying some …..Ishikawa gave the roasted chicken to him and Yumi gave a big smile and said ..
" Eat it , Dead boy . "
The boy was confused ..
" Dead Boy ? "
Ishikawa sigh and said , " Eat it ,kid "
Every bite he eats and his eyes say that he wants more or maybe he just wants some warmth from humans .
Asaki asked to the boy
" Who are you ? "
The boy said ,
" I am Riku . I am from the depth of the forest in Tsu . I am from the Kalari tribe .
The Kalari tribe is famous for their medical knowledge and human recovery power . But more than that ..
I have a sister named Raika . She was my only family in this world .
Ishikawa said ," was ….. ? "
" Yes . She was killed .
"By whom? " Asaki asked .
" Some Samurai invaded our land , at first they were friendly but he told us that they would help us improve our living standard but we were wrong ….
They killed our leader , and took control of our land , and we became their salve . But it didn't affect me , I have my sister …. Then , the leader of the samurai caught eye on my sister .
He kept harassing her . She never talks back . She kept saying it would be okay .
But one night , some samurai got raped Infront of me . I was helpless . I was powerful . I struggled and kept begging them to leave my sister . But they didn't listen…
Ishikawa said ," That's why you want to kill me . "
The boy , " Yes "
" And they tortured me and they keep hitting me . But I said everything will be okay if I see my sister but ….
They hang her naked and cut her body and throw it to dogs … "
He kept crying .
Asaki said " it's okay . "
He thundered , " It is not , I run . And keep running while they violate my sister I just watch . I did nothing . I am useless . A worthless piece of shit that can't be saved his own sister …..
Asaki hugged him again , " I know how useless you feel when you can't save the people you love . Just watching them dying . I know . But it is not your fault …..
Ishikawa said , " No , it is your fault ."
" Ishikawa - san ….
Ishikawa said in a very cold manner …
" Because you lack the power to protect your sister that she was killed…..
The boy stand up and said …..
" What do you know about losing people you love ? I can see your sword , you are samurai aren't you ? You , people only know how to kill . "
Yumi angrily said
" YOU SHUT UP !!!!!
YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT HIM -
Ishikawa said …..
" In this world , the sword is not evil . The only thing that is evil is humans themselves ."
Riku , Yumi and Asaki were stunned by his words .
" Now , let's get ready , I guess We are going to have some action . "