
After seeing Issei's condition, Kisuke headed straight for the inn inside the secret training ground.
Entering the spacious room for medical purposes, Kisuke did not speak. In the middle of the room was Koneko, lying on a large bed and sleeping with a sad expression. Koneko had already returned to her petite form before, but her body was filled with bandages with a hint of blood seeping out. In addition, most of his skin was also covered in bruises.
Kisuke had already checked his condition and the result was a hundred times worse than Issei's injuries. His external injuries were one thing and could be easily repaired, but his internal injuries were much more difficult to break because the results he had weighed on himself several times. And it didn't help that his vitality was at its lowest so others would easily think he was dead.
Around Koneko is an orange oval barrier. It is Kisuke's attempt to recreate Inoue Orihime's ability to reverse the injury, but it is still in the experimental stage and will not be as effective as the original. Although it was enough to cover all of his external wounds and stabilize the internal injuries if left on all day, that was what Kisuke planned before doing more extensive treatment.
Kisuke could have used Asian help to cure Koneko but his strange fire ability still remained and could devour all kinds of Mana in his surroundings which in turn worsened his condition. Kisuke also doesn't want to bring Asia here or Koneko out because of the mess she created.
Other than Koneko was Aika who sat down and made a sour expression as she looked at Koneko, "Will she be alright?" Aika asked without turning her head towards Kisuke. Even Aika would not be able to joke around with the current situation.
"He'll be fine. Although he probably won't be able to use Senjutsu for a few months if we don't find a way to speed up the healing process." Kisuke walked beside her and replied.
"Can I help you?"
"Until now, no."
"Then let her stay by his side to keep an eye on his condition. You and Yoruichi will probably be very busy. At least that's what I can do."
"... I'll hand it to you then." Kisuke patted his head before turning around and exiting the room. Kisuke had already put up many barriers to warn him if there was a change in Koneko's condition, but an alert eye in addition would not be detrimental and might be useful in some instances.
Left alone, Aika clenched her teeth and recalled how the game went, 'It was just a game. But you might lose your life if you're off guard...'
Aika knows that if there is no Kisuke or Yoruichi helping her, she will be at the mercy of others, and obviously, she doesn't like that, 'Because I've entered this world and it's too late to leave, I have to at least make sure that I have the strength to defend myself and that Koneko is in this condition even if Kisuke and Yoruichi are not around. It seems like there are complicated things going on around the Devils and I'm sure Kisuke won't entrust it to them if there is any danger.'
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Leaving the room, Kisuke headed straight to his laboratory to continue developing the medicine that would help Koneko recover. She did not blame Koneko for what she did, instead, she was glad Koneko could let go of herself. Although he really did not expect that Senjutsu would be dangerous for its users. Even Hollowfication will not overload the body and only eat a large amount of stamina.
But with the data he gathered from Koneko's Cursing Mode and further transformations, it seemed like his final form would be easier to control compared to Hollowfication.
Meanwhile, Yoruichi patrols around the house and guards Sakura secretly in case the Devils or other creatures attack them. Yoruichi also reminds Sakura that she should not go out too much. Sakura also agrees because she also watches rating games and knows that Koneko and Yoruichi are sensitive topics for Devils. He applied for an indefinite leave of absence at the company where he worked and only came out when he needed to buy some groceries.
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On the third day after the Rating Game, Koneko woke up. Although all of his external wounds had healed, the internal injuries were only stable and would require more time to recover even with the help of the new medicine Kisuke developed that was specially designed for his physique.
On the Devil's side, the Underworld decides that they will only watch over Koneko carefully, along with Kisuke who is supposed to be connected to her training and the mysterious woman, Yoruichi.
The higher-ups of the Demon society wanted to arrest Koneko along with Yoruichi for some vague and rambling accusations, but some Families rejected this decision, namely the Gremory, Sitri and, oddly enough, the Belial Family. They are surprised that Belial House wants to vouch for Koneko but the house does not reveal anything other than wanting to help the nekomata in this case.
However, to their dismay, when the inspection team arrives, they only see Kisuke and his mother, Sakura along with a lazy black cat. They never saw their true targets and chose to ask Rias Gremory and Sona Sitri as they also received orders to just watch from a distance and not make contact with the human.
Rias Gremory gave them a reason that Koneko was recuperating somewhere due to a serious injury she had and would not be able to perform in public for a week or two. While the Sona Sitri they knew could answer their questions, refused to comfort them on the grounds that she was very busy because of her sister, the Demon King, will visit and want to stay in the Human realm for some domestic affairs work and he must prepare it.
The afternoon of the third day, at the Urahara Household, Kisuke, with Yoruichi on his lap in his cat form and Sakura beside him, faces the current leader of Kuoh Town in the supernatural world. Rias Gremory with her Queen, Akeno Himejima and Sona Sitri with her Queen, Tsubaki Shinra. Kisuke, Sakura, Rias, and Sona sat while facing each other while Akeno and Tsubaki stood quietly behind their master.
"... and that's the current state." Sona finished reading and explained the document in her hands.
"Just watch it... I think it's good." Kisuke rubbed his chin in contemplation, 'I don't need to reveal some of my cards and I don't need to move myself,'
"That's thanks to Belial's House. Although it was very strange for them to get involved in this." As Sona said this, she glanced at Sakura, but Sakura ignored her and just smiled while drinking her tea.
Kisuke knew what he was talking about and it was also his conjecture that his mother had a relationship with Belial House, 'Well, that made it easier. I have to start my investigation there.'
Seeing them done, Rias opened her mouth, "Ura-Kisuke-kun, How is Koneko? We have not received any additional news from you from the day you went to the medical ward to check on Issei. Can we take a look at him?" Rias's voice was filled with worry and Kisuke could see her being extremely thin, probably from doing everything to protect Koneko's place on their side. Akeno also had the same expression.
Kisuke thinks that he should tell them the truth seeing that they are working very hard for their little junior.