Kimetsu No Yaiba: Storm in Hell, Strongest Story of Marechi
Rest
When Harada said she would spend the rest of her 15 days resting, she was not fully resting and enjoying her free time. After spending 3 days at home, Harada decided to stay at three places.2 days a night at the residence of the Rengoku clan, 2 days at his beloved Sakon ji-chan's house, which is also the home of his family, 2 Days with Jigoro.
From that night on, Jigoro decided to retire from kisatsutai. In addition to his old age, he has also lost half of his right leg. All respect the decision of the Lightning Breathing user. Because at the very least, a Kuwajima Jigoro has spent almost his entire life being in a kisatsutai.
After staying at Jigoro and Sakonji's house, Harada is now at the Rengoku residence. The reason for doing this is also quite simple, because he wants to enjoy his free time together with the people that Harada has considered as a father.
Although in fact, the black-haired boy was welcomed like Hashira's fellow by Shinjuro. Even Harada had to confess as Mizunoto to the red-yellow-haired man. Although it sounds trivial, but it managed to make Shinjuro stop thinking of him as Hashira for now, and rather think of him as a child.
On this blistering morning, the honey-chocolate-sliced man was on holiday for 2 days from his missions as Hashira. So now Shinjuro decides to focus on Hikaru, who is surprisingly well suited to Fire Breathing. Although Shinjuro's training was a bit more cruel than Sakonji's training, Hikaru was able to do quite well. Or at least, that's what Harada concluded.
Because while playing with Kyojuro on the back porch of the house, the two also listened to the exercises that Hikaru underwent in the backyard. The boy in his lap seemed so enthusiastic about what his father was doing. Harada could only stroke the top of Kyojuro's head when she realized that.
"Aniki" said Kyojuro briefly.
"Nani, Kyojuro? Do you need anything?" ask Harada. Kyojuro shook his head slowly.
"About, when can I train like Hikaru nii-san? I want to be strong too!"
Harada chuckled, barely laughing awkwardly. The black-haired boy did not expect that Kyojuro, who was only 4 years old, would say something like that. But when Harada reflects on everything about this clan, Harada understands why Kyojuro asked about it at this small age.
Harada said his estimate was that Kyojuro would likely be trained two years later. Since his two younger siblings' training might be completed by then, Harada must pray for his siblings to survive the exam at Fujikasane. It was also the time limit that Kagaya had given Harada to enjoy her life as a normal demon hunter.
But behind all the complexity, Harada actually had to go home later in the afternoon, and again enjoy his time at home. But for whatever reason, Kyojuro is very attached and wants to always play with him. Honestly, this makes it heavy.
Until 45 minutes passed, Ruka came to him with five glasses of squeezed orange. Ruka called Shinjuro and Hikaru, for the two men to also rest for a while. Harada gave a small smile when she saw Hikaru who looked satisfied with the squeezed orange from Ruka.
At least now, he could be more calm to leave his two younger siblings for a long time. Even Hikaru began to chatter about himself who would study hell breathing. Shinjuro and Harada slightly choked. Hikaru could only squeakily with a puzzled face. Is it that hard, huh?
"Oh yeah Harada, Kyojuro yesterday told me that you're going home today" Shinjuro said. Harada chuckled stiffly, confused as to what to answer.
"The plan is so. I also have to prepare my mentality," Harada replied.
Shinjuro scratched his neck that was not too itchy, feeling that Harada's words had a point. On the other hand Ruka chuckled, then ruffled Harada's black mane. While the 10-year-old boy was instantly blushing, between confused, embarrassed, and comfortable. Because after a long time, there was finally someone who ruffled his hair again.
6 Days Later
The loud singing of the sparrows outside forced Harada's instincts to awaken. His pair of neutrals that were still covered by petals trembled and opened slowly. The world-warming rays of the morning sun burst in from the window of his room, making Harada frown his wide forehead for a moment.
Because as soon as he came home from Fujikasane, the man gave him a sack of sweet potatoes as a sign of gratitude for being left to sell there. The sweet potato also ends up in the Rengoku residence, as Shinjuro asks her to give it to Kyojuro. Harada gave a stiff chuckle when she smelled the scent, then squirmed a little to stretch her body over the futon.
The boy stepped out of the futon, then tidied up his quilt. With a slightly careless step Harada stepped into the bathroom to clean herself up and get dressed. When Harada remembered today was the day nichirin finished, the black-haired boy decided to wear his uniform.
Instead of jet black, but the uniform he received tends to be dark blue. So that his hakama is not too troublesome when fighting, Harada binds the calf part of his rights with bandages. The boy had previously worn a white tabi. Do not forget the dark blue haori patterned with storks and white clouds that march, covering the kanji that reads demon hunters on the back of the uniform.
Finished with her clothes, Harada went to the kitchen to cook. His forehead wrinkled when his grass green bead found that on the dining table he had served some food. Harada stepped there, then found a letter. Harada picked it up and read it, then smiled in relief.
Because before Kagami had come here, then cooked for him and the sweet potato merchant. Very kind. If the ten-year-old does not remember the age difference and the fact that Kagami Kochou is a very talented pillar, he may be crazy about Kagami.
Without further ado Harada finished her breakfast. Although only grilled mackerel and vegetable soup, but somehow this cuisine feels very good. Or maybe, this feeling arises because he does not need to cook? I don't know, but Harada quite enjoys all this fun.
Both of his ears could hear if the door of his house was knocked. Harada who had just washed the dishes rushed over to open the door. Although in the end, the boy sliced the grass green until he screamed and fell for seeing the person in front of him wearing the mask. The man brought his face closer to Harada, even until the mask's nose came into contact with her nose.
The man who also wears a sunflower petal patterned haori introduced himself as Haganezuka. Now with the nose part of his mask, Haganezuka asks about Akechi Harada's identity while poking Harada's cheek. The black-haired boy nodded slowly, and confirmed if the person the strange man was referring to was himself.
Harada let Haganezuka in, and the two sat face to face in the main room. There was a long box between the two, and now Harada could only allow Haganezuka to chatter about nichirin.
Because he was already worried about it, so that the tall sturdy boy just nodded his head, as if understanding. From the reaction that Haganezuka showed, Harada knew that the client who forged his father's nichirin was not this person.
"Now open the box, then finish nichirin in it!" haganezuka.
Harada just said so. Both of his hands opened the box before him, and were slightly fascinated by its contents. This nichirin will really be his. The sword had a light blue hilt, and the tsuba portion of the sword was at first glance similar to a pinnate leaf.
Harada unhesitatingly took the nichirin, then opened the sheath of his sword which was also light blue. It only took about 5 seconds, his nichirin blade turned jet black. 5 seconds later, printed a lightning and water motif there. Haganezuka was hysterical, and Harada looked confused.
"Come, Haganezuka-san. Is this a bad sign?" asked Harada in a plain tone. The strange masked man shook his shoulders violently for 2 minutes.
"Tell me who you are, huh! Say it!" Haganezuka seemed to be emotionally entangled. Harada could only give up on this eccentric sword forging behavior.
"Ah well, my name is Akechi Harada. I am the eldest son of Akechi Matsuda~ now please stop Haganezuka-san~"
From behind his mask, Haganezuka looked in shock. Because the scent was so pronounced on his nose. The brown-robed man then walked out of Harada's house without excuse. When he saw the magical behavior of Haganezuka, Harada could only sigh. When he was about to go back into the house, his Kasugai came and gave a mission.
"Kwaaac! North, north! The kids disappear there every night, kwaak!"
