The Return of the Mafia

The Different Risk

The state of a house, which looks shabby with an old building that is not well maintained, Benjiro goes into it.

Kriettt!

The door made of wood creaked as it was opened by Benjiro. He came back to this place again, where he yesterday obtained the black talisman. So now he's come here to ask for another talisman. He wanted a talisman whose influence was greater, compared to the black talisman that was yesterday.

This old house is the residence of a teacher, or it can also be said as a shaman or commonly referred to as itako.

Itako is a shaman or medium who has traditionally been carried out by elderly women, with a variety of supernatural knowledge in her possession.

In general, Itako is a shaman or medium who has traditionally been performed by elderly women who are blind or have their eyesight impaired. Called by those who have been left behind by family members to communicate with the dead.

They embraced folk religion with various traditions, but also called on Buddhist and Shinto gods to ask for help.

Each Itako has her own god whom she calls upon and believes in. Some Itakos used assistive devices, such as beads and stringed bows to summon the gods. With talismans with various versions of power, which he will give to those who ask for help.

Therefore, Benjiro came here again to get the talisman that will be used against the spirit of Nhao Zhiro.

"Why did you leave that amulet?"

Benjiro was surprised to get the question from Itako, before he started telling stories.

"sorry. Makoto ni moushiwake gozaimasen deshita." Benjiro apologized for his carelessness, for having left behind his black talisman.

"At that time I was helpless, dying had no chance to take the talisman. And I was just able to escape, and then come straight here."

Benjiro tried to give an explanation and reason, why he had nowhere to take his black talisman again.

Itako threw a black ball at him, angrily. "You are useless!" itako, because of Benjiro's carelessness.

Itako likes to determine good and bad according to herself. They do not want to be in the wheel of others, even though they still want to help people who come to ask for help from him.

Benjiro bowed in his seat, as did someone who felt guilty. Because he also wanted to take Itako's heart, so that he would help her again.

But of course Itako will help him, because he also has the same mindset as the Japanese people in general. It refers to the phrase “ganbatte” which means “do your best!”

Japanese people are famous for respecting the hard work of others, also famous for having a tough and unyielding nature.

That was why, Itako would never refuse the requests of those who came to her. And this attitude turned out to be able to give birth to some positive characters that Japanese people have, namely high solidarity, helping souls and hard work.

Even though they actually do it is sometimes a big mistake, because they do everything they can to get what they want.

"I've already helped the black talisman to dispel the spirit, but it turns out that there is another much greater power. Makes me unable to help the power of the black talisman."

"I never expected, if there was someone who was young and had so much raietsu power. Even he can resist the power of the black talisman I gave you."

Benjiro was still lowered in a sitting state, and did not dare to say a word. Because he didn't want to get any more anger from Itako.

"I'll give you one more amulet. But the power of this talisman depends on you" Itako explained, leading Benjiro to raise his head. To be able to pay more attention, what Itako would explain to him.

Itako gives an explanation to Benjiro, related to the use of the amulet he will receive later.

Benjiro did not answer immediately. He thought for a moment, before giving an answer to the question and explanation that itako gave him. Because the risk is too high.

"If in doubt, better get out of here! Don't come back here, let alone ask me for help again."

Itako's last words, like an implied threat. Had Benjiro turned down his current help. Moreover, Benjiro himself came here, with the aim of gaining greater strength. Demi can defeat her enemy, Nhao Zhiro. Who has now managed to re-enter Alex's body, with the help of someone he never knew if he had enormous power.

"I accept it Itako!"

Hearing the answer given by Benjiro, Itako made a smile by nodding her head. Typical of old people.

"Good! That means you can gain even more power, than the black talisman of yesterday."

*****

The Saitama hospital.

Nhao Zhiro was already in good health again, but not for Artha's assistant.

Nhao Zhiro's assistant had precisely fallen ill, after being affected by the black talisman. Which was destroyed by Aizen's assistant.

But in fact, the influence of the black talisman in her assistant Artha was enormous.

The resilience of his body seemed to be attacked by a deadly disease, so that his condition was much worse than Alex's condition yesterday.

"Will Artha's assistant be able to recover?" nhao Zhiro asked Aizen's assistant, who was beside him.

"Are you worried, Young Master?"

Aizen's assistant asked back and did not answer Nhao Zhiro's question.

"Do you know, he's my very loyal assistant. And not with anyone else!" Lightly Nhao Zhiro, praised Artha's assistant in front of Aizen's assistant.

"What is this Young Master's concern, because he is the father of Young Master Alex biologically?"

Nhao Zhiro was a little annoyed, as Aizen's assistant always answered his question with another question. Although the question has a point, too.

"But he is my assistant" Nhao Zhiro said in a high tone.

"You forgot Young Master. If this body was the body of Young Master Alexander Noir, that of course you also already have a little memory that Young Master Alex has."

Nhao Zhiro frowned, hearing the answer given by Aizen's assistant.

"really?"