Lazuardi Love

LAZUARDI LOVE #145

human life is often unique if studied and studied by humans themselves.we never thought that what we do will be the fruit that we will pick in the future. our appreciation for other humans will change their respect for ourselves who are considered role models.

Bapu Ridhwan has waded through life for decades and has been content with life itself.since childhood felt the colonialism of the nederlinder, the, to grow up to be a tough young man in defending the dignity and dignity of self and family.

when the Japanese army set foot on the earth Gorontalo, Bapu Ridhwan also several times plunged with the farmers to fight under the command of the legend of the nation's fighter, Nani Wartabone.

even Nani Wartabone made Ridhwan Mantulangi as one of the lieutenants in a unit called the jungle army. from Nani Wartabone, Ridhwan Mantulangi learned the art of fusing himself into nature. actually there is no magic in the art, it is just a skill like traditional magic that combines the art of camouflage with certain remembrance.

as a result of whatever Nani Wartabone, he was eventually defeated and captured by the Japanese and banished to Manado, making some of the jungle troops lose their fighting spirit and surrender. Ridhwan did not do that. he chose to go home and farm.

in the event of people's forced into romusha, Ridhwan met Major Mamoru Mochizuki (Mamoru Minamoto) who is the descendant of the 178th ancient family of Ason, Minamoto branch of Seiwa, a line with the Tokugawa family.

the two face off and Ridhwan challenges him to a battle of war.Of course the Japanese side gets hot and Colonel Rikishi Hijikata orders Mamoru Mochizuki to respond to the challenge.

Mamoru, was one of the genyosha members recruited by the military because of his physical abilities and martial arts are qualified.even Ryohei Uchida, founder of Kokuryukai (Black Dragon Group) which is based on the banks of the Amur River, Amur River, Manchuria recognized Mamoru's ability as a fellow martial artist.

both of them fought in the name of honor. Ridhwan Mantulangi, on the principle of Romusha's refusal, challenged Mamoru Mochizuki, a naval major, who was also a member of the Black Dragon Group.

the fight is alot. Mamoru a yawara expert deployed his best technique against Rifhwan Mantulangi a late-level langga practitioner.no one won the fight. both of them fell out of exhaustion.

since then Colonel Rikishi Hijikata who crazy martial arts respect Ridhwan and no longer dare to challenge directly. he could only attempt to kill Ridhwan by sending some Japanese ninja masked men who all managed to be killed in a lucky fight by Ridhwan when they raided the young man's hut.

for 3 years the Japanese military entrenched in Gorontalo, until finally before the seconds of the fall of the Japanese in pacific sea battle.like the lords in the land of Java, until finally before the fall of the Japanese nation in pacific sea battle, the Japanese military also recruited young Gorontaloan men including Ridhwan to become members of Heiho.

that's where the beginning of friendship between Mamoru and Ridhwan. as a mentor, Mamoru often trained together with Ridhwan to improve his fighting skills.

"If we hadn't met at the battle, I wouldn't have found a man as strong as you in principle." Mamoru praised Ridhwan's personality.

"Lord.living is only once.and Allah commands me to practice justice.This is how I am." - Dimpal Ridhwan when both of them have finished practicing martial arts.

"Pronounce it more carefully." asked Mamoru with interest.

"Innallaha ya'muru bi adli wal ihsaan, wa ita idzil qurba, wa yanha'anil fa'sya i wal munkar, wal bagh. ya idzukum la'allakum tadzakkarun..." said Ridhwan quoted verse 90 of QS. Nahl. "Surely, Allah commands (you) to be just and to do good, to help relatives, to forbid abominations, poverty and hostility... God taught you that you may learn."

Mamoru was speechless.The description of Ridhwan in the form of the translation of the 90th verse from Surah An-Nahl was stirring his heart. Without feeling the man's eyelids wet and some of it flowing down his cheeks.

Ridhwan smiled and slapped his best friend's shoulder gently. "Tofu.... You apply bushido that makes you willing to do my jibaku and seppuku to maintain the principle. are you not aware, that this verse is similar to some teachings in bushido?" rod Ridhwan.

Mamoru. "You're right, Ridho-Yuujin" he said, calling Ridhwan that. "I even thought you were a samurai while defending your principles during our first fight."

"Mamoru Kun, justice is the basis of martial arts.if they don't bother you, why bother them?" rod Ridhwan.

the friendship between the two men was different nations and the language was tightened until the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the familiarity. the Japanese subjugated unconditionally making their presence in Gorontalo must be withdrawn by the Allied Fleet.

a few days before the withdrawal, Mamoru came to Ridhwan.he carried his favorite gunto, and wore his official brown uniform.with a treat of boiled yams, both chatted.

"Next week, I will return to my hometown." said Mamoru with a bitter smile. "You won't see me since then."

Ridhwan just silently let Mamoru talk.the man lowered his head. Mamoru.

"Ridho-Yuujin.. How about we inaugurate the fraternity.what do you think?" Mamoru Fishing.

"We are like brothers." said Ridhwan.

"Good...tomorrow we will perform the Sakazuki-goto ceremony." Mamoru said as he rose.

"What is Sakazuki-goto?" ask Ridhwan.

"The ceremony of the inauguration of the foster brother." answered Mamoru. "Tomorrow I will invite some of my friends to watch the ceremony that we both do. We will meet again here at the same time."

Ridhwan could only nod.

...*******...

the Sakazuki-goto ceremony performed by the genyosha is applied in the simple hut. Ridhwan and Mamoru perform the ceremony of drinking exchanging cups.Mamoru initially sipped the contents of the cup and then his five friends took turns sipping sake in the cup.Lastly, the cup with sake that stayed seperuput handed to Ridhwan.

the young man smelled the stench of hard alcohol in the cup, hesitating to drink it. Mamoru.

"This once, Ridho-Yuujin." - Mamoru.

finally Ridhwan strengthened his heart and his tongue absorbed khamr which is not a local product like bohito. After finishing the contents of the cup, with the help of three people, they painted the irezumi all over Ridhwan's body. the tool is just a needle that is stuck many times and then moistened with special ink until finally completed the activity.

"Now, we have become brothers, Ridho-Yuujin." said Mamoru then handed over his gunto to Ridhwan with a formal attitude and bowed his reverence bowing his face.

Ridhwan accepted the gunto. Mamoru straightened his body and face. "Put my sword on you. Maybe we won't see you again.However, I promise you one thing Ridho-Yuujin."

Ridhwan momentarily looked at the gunto held in his hand, then looked at Mamoru again.

"It will be fulfilled by your promise." replied Ridhwan, "I will wait for your descendants to come to my side. This object is a deposit.he will be the one who will bear it."

Mamoru smiled and nodded. A few days later the Allied warship landed in Kwandang.all Japanese military personnel were transported and brought back to his country.on the deck of the ship, the ship, Mamoru could only stare at the expanse of land Kwandang left behind. Ridhwan himself just looked at him with a flat gaze, but in the young man's heart there was an empty gap that felt empty and sick when his best friend left him.

...******...

Gorontalo, May 30, 2023. Mantulangi Residence, Suwawa.

Bapu Ridhwan is very sick!

all members of the Mantulangi family are in a deep state of grief. The man is the most respected figure, dignified and imitated by the children of other Mantulangi family members.

Mariana, who had been contacted since yesterday, had been at the Mantulangi residence at that time. Adnan himself was also present, Aisyah and her husband, Bakri also. live Chiyome and Kenzie who have not appeared. All family members, even from the furthest corners, have been present.

in his bed, it appears that the jet-skinned man suffered in every breath. his life seemed not to want oncat. seemed to be something he was waiting for. some smart parents also there are some famous scholars come to float. all have the same conclusion.

"Who are the family members who are not present?" ask one of the sarada'a to one of the oldest members of the Mantulangi family.

"Kenzie. and his wife." answered the woman.

"If of course the two children are waiting for him" said the cleric added to the cries and complaints of other Mantulangi family members.

Adnan approached Bakri who stood leaning against the door to look at some people who were temporarily building tents and decorate it with yellow janur. Others made some traditional objects such as embroidered stairs, some of which were, the fence model of a gaping crocodile mouth.The villagers were busy holding molalunga.

"Have you called Ken-ken yet?" whispered Adnan.

"On the way here." said Bakri. "He even hired a police street patrol unit to secure the Marisa-Suwawa line. Papa knows, Kenzie drives what?"

Adnan silent. supercar Mc Laren Pirelli 1 does have a maximum speed above the average.cars local manufacturers will be laughed at by the special taxed vehicle.in the shadow of Adnan, Adnan, of course, now the UPT police force, mostly BMW and Mitsubishi Lancer, is actually chasing with Kenzie's yellow Mc Laren P1.

a few hours later, the awaited person arrived.the sound of sirens and blue sokle lights dancing on the hood of police UPT Bonebolango arrived along with the yellow Mc Laren P1. four cars stopped in shock squeaking in the middle of the road slightly dispersing the people who were crowding.

Kenzie and Chiyome came out rushing and ran into the courtyard of the Mantulangi residence. Both were greeted by sobs of family members.

"Come in, son. Bapu is waiting for you." said Mariana.

Kenzie and Chiyome rushed into the room, removing some of the family members and residents who were still living there to accompany the dying Bapu Ridhwan.

"remove! move over!" hardik one of the family members when they saw Kenzie and Chiyome appear.they gave way.The two wives immediately sat down together.

"Father... Bapu..this is us.. this is us.." sedu Kenzie while Chiyome was unable to make a sound anymore and just shed her tears.

bapu Ridhwan's eyes slowly opened, he looked around and stopped at the figure of great-grandfather who missed him. For a moment Bapu Ridhwan's mouth opened, but did not make a sound. as if there was something to say but unable to be voiced.

Kenzie understands that he exerts his inner energy.Filling the chest cavity with energy then channeling it to the ears and eyes.

Uyongs... Bapu is about to leave. It has arrived when I leave you. Inner Bapu Ridhwan through his eye gesture.

Know Bapu. calm Bapu's heart. don't think about anything else. Ken and Chiyome let Bapu go, replied Kenzie then he cried. While Chiyome could only shed her tears while doing the same with her husband.

Bapu Ridhwan stared at Chiyome, Nou... Bapu has seen Bapu's best friend... Your great-grandfather... Mamoru... stood behind you. ahhh... she smiled nou.. she smiled at me. ahhh.. bapu Ridhwan said in a gesture of gaze that had been wet with tears.

chiyome's bouncy fingers stretched out and touched Bapu Ridhwan's hand.

Bapus.... Chiyo.. sincerely let go. do not heart Bapu.

while some residents who sit mentallykin the mayit with the phrase shahadah.read half whispered in the ear of Bapu Ridhwan.

Smile on his back and Bapu Ridhwan sighed long. he closed his eyes and so let go of his breath, the great-grandfather also let go of his life. a few moments later the cries of family members broke.

some members of the family, especially women acting jahiliyah, hit the chest and tugging at the hair, lamenting with a loud voice and then calmed by others.

Mariana herself only cried without a sound leaning on Adnan's sturdy boat which was silent but her face had been soaked with tears. Kenzie and Chiyome hugged Bapu Ridhwan's body and shed his tears.

shortly thereafter, there was a distinctive motorbike sound. Trias and Saripah driving a Honda CBR, arrived there. The young man was still wearing PDH students like SPN Batudaa. when he met his seniors, members of UPT Bonebolango police, who were still wearing PDH, the young man respected and informed his arrival to serve.

one of the police officers nodded. Trias immediately ran followed Saripah into the house, straight to the room.he found Kenzie and Chiyome there hugging the body of Bapu Ridhwan.

the couple sat down next to Kenzie and Chiyome. Trias took a position beside Kenzie and swept his back to calm his sidekick was Chiyome who saw Saripah then hugged.

"Ken. is enough. Bapu has gone. let him go." said Trias with a trembling voice. Kenzie straightened his body and sat staring at the calm face in his long sleep.

Trias then touched the chest of the corpse. "Alhamdulillah... Bapu was free from world affairs, he just picked the results of his worship in Barzakh.... Innalillah... Wa inna ilaihi roji'uun. to God we begin...Bapus... I'm sad to lose Bapu..."

after that Trias released emotion without sound.his cries broke and his body trembled.The hardened faces of the two men stared at the calm face of Bapu Ridhwan with eyes that had been soaked with tears.[]