
Time Skip 2 Years Later
In accordance with what Jigoro had asked for, the next day Harada immediately looked for Zenitsu and raised the yellow-haired youth to become Tsuguko. Zenitsu initially had a moment of shock and fear with Harada suddenly appearing before him, so Harada had to bring Hikari to persuade the golden-brown sliced child to practice with her. Because in that envelope, Jigoro also wrote another note detailing all the weaknesses of an Agatsuma Zenitsu.
But when the black-haired man said if all this was Jigoro's request, Zenitsu voluntarily practiced under Harada's direct supervision. Even though the two of them were wearing quite different breathing, but Harada was much more focused on improving the basic abilities of the yellow-haired youth.
Whether it is to maximize hearing, reflexes, calmness, to sword tricks without breathing specifically. For at least 2 years now, because of his deep grudges, Zenitsu has been said to be extremely powerful for a would-be demon hunter.
Even with his speed, increased reflexes and sword skills, Zenitsu could already defeat Kanao even if it had to be slightly battered first due to his principle of great respect for women. The action of the yellow-haired youth made Shinobu cluck in awe the other day. At the same time, for the first time Zenitsu vowed to protect Harada's proud smile when she finished her match practice with Kanao.
At least that match happened a week ago, and it was also a test of eligibility for both Tsuguko to take the final exam at Fujikasane. Now, more precisely the day before the test, Harada who deliberately took a leave of absence was busy cooking breakfast. Or rather, Harada's favorite food that is also a favorite of Zenitsu, namely shabu-shabu equipped with udon.
"Woah, aniki you're really amazing!"
Harada looked to the right side and smiled. Right next to her right, Zenitsu looks neat by wearing a white kimono wrapped in a yellow triangle pattern. The yellow-haired youth was seen enjoying every sizzle of the pot and the fragrance that was emanating from it. Harada asked Zenitsu to prepare the table and cutlery.
The young man complied and prepared everything in the living room. Zenitsu also opened the fusuma wide, letting fresh air and sunshine into the house. When Harada came with a tray containing a shabu-shabu pot, several small bowls filled with sauce, two empty bowls along with two sets of chopsticks, a teapot filled with ocha, and two glasses, he said, Zenitsu immediately took the tray and tidied it on the table.
Harada was made to chuckle stiffly due to Zenitsu's good mood. Harada also sat down cross-legged in front of Zenitsu, then slightly looked into the courtyard while picking up udon and some vegetables and meat. The summer air had already begun to feel, bringing its own spirit to the black-haired man. Both men are now enjoying their breakfast menu which can be classified as unique.
While conversing on a light topic, Zenitsu finally asked about the exam at Fujikasane. But the answer from Harada was completely unexpected by the yellow-cloaked young man, making him quite frightened. But Harada only chuckled stiffly, then patted the two punda Zenitsu.
Harada said that Zenitsu would not be able to disappoint her with a smile. Meanwhile, Zenitsu could only smile back while nodding slowly. Although incredibly nervous, but 2 years of training with Harada managed to bring up a little courage and seriousness. After breakfast, the two men spent time relaxing and taking a walk.
Harada said Zenitsu needs a little relaxation before being taken seriously for an entire week. For the record, even though Harada had been living face to face with Zenitsu for 2 years, but the tall and sturdy man had not brought up anything about Kaigaku at all. Because in Harada's eyes, Zenitsu should not know about the true reason behind the seppuku that Jigoro did.
Time Skip 8 Days Later
With a gontai move Zenitsu walked through the crowd of markets. The people who were aware of the existence of the yellow-haired youth were only slightly bearded in horror and felt disgusted. Not only was the wound on the head, his yellow haori-clad white kimono was now extremely dirty. His face was also full of dust. Then a little unique, there was a sparrow that perched on top of his yellow mane.
The most advantageous thing for him was that none of the demon hunters lived close to Harada's residence. Although it had to be looked at strangely by the citizens, yet Zenitsu could still accept all that. The biggest problem is when other demon hunters realize that they do not get a kasugai, but instead get a sparrow. As he continued to make 'chun' sounds, Zenitsu finally gave Chuntaro his name for the sparrow.
After a long walk through the crowd, Zenitsu opened a wooden fence. His golden brown beads finally returned to see the garden of this house after 8 days had passed. Zenitsu ran to engawa, then laid down her tired body there.
From behind the fusuma appears the figure of Hikari who is already wearing a demon hunter uniform, complete with nichirin on her slender waist. The girl's orange hair is now tied to a horse with the help of a white ribbon. There is a small amount of hair left near the ear. Even if his demon hunter uniform was the same as most male demon hunters, but the charm of an Akechi Hikari could never be ignored by Zenitsu.
"Are you going to get ready for the mission, nee-chan?" ask Zenitsu. Hikari turned her head towards Zenitsu, then smiled. Happiness and pride mix into one.
"Congratulations, Zenitsu-kun! Nii-chan is just going home tomorrow like so," Hikari replied. Zenitsu's forehead was covered by crimped bangs.
"Nee-chan, indeed Hashira's mission very often to be completed is not on time, huh? Then is Hika-nii home?"
"It was usually because they had to solve a problem first, and Hikaru was also on a mission. Oh yeah I go first huh, jaa ne Zenitsu-kun!"
The orange-haired girl darted away after putting on her zor slippers. Zenitsu could only wave her right hand slowly before walking into the house with a slightly disappointed face. The yellow-haired young man thought that he would be accompanied by his three new brothers. But because of their busyness, the things Zenitsu had been thinking about were now instantly extinct. Because his dinner on this special day will be spent alone.
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Meanwhile, under the lush towering trees, there were 3 demon rush who were running as fast as they could. Reports of a butterfly-like demon still lingering in their minds. According to reports, the demon in question is a figure of lowermoon number 4.
Although the level is relatively low for those who have long pursued dangerous missions, but the lowermoon will still be very troublesome for anyone. Even for Akechi Harada, Tsumori Yue, and Ichizaki Ryunato, these three people were more worried that this demon was wearing a human as its meat shield.
Reports say that the butterfly demon inhabited a village and devoured many young men. A paper-thin smile was imprinted on Harada's tense face, feeling nostalgic for the devil's behavior. A question lingered in his mind regarding this demon. Is he Douma's subordinate? He couldn't be sure.
But Harada is sure if this demon started from the annoying priest, because his behavior is the same. But due to too much daydreaming, the black-haired man was unknowingly being pulled back by Yue and Ryunato simultaneously. Right in front of his eyes, a considerable explosion sent some trees bouncing and burning.
Her grass green bead found a black butterfly perched on her nose, and what she felt at this time was Ryunato deliberately slightly wagging her nose to repel the black butterfly. After quite a distance the three immediately stood by the unsheathed nichirin. Just in case, Ryunato deliberately stood at the very front because Harada looked a little washed away in his wild mind.
"Fuck? I thought you were one of my family. It turns out that Yue-chan ya~"
"Thou-impossible! It's impossible! Kagami-san."
"so! How did this happen?"