[Touken Ranbu] Asahi

Tsurumaru Kuninaga is the most special and embarrassing one in Honmaru.

It was only three days after being forged, and the former owner passed away before even the unsealed transformation was completed.I thought it would be brought into the tomb in the form of a sword, but by accident, the younger sister who found the owner's body knocked over in panic, and thus unsealed and obtained a human form.

Now, it's like... being dug out of the grave, the only difference is whether the thief wants it or not.But maybe there is no difference.

The result is still in the hands of the next owner.

And so on and on.

However, Tsurumaru Kuninaga never called the girl master.Because the situation at the time did not allow it.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga...is very unfavorable to that little master.

Although he has powerful spiritual power, that's all.Compared with the disadvantages, which advantages are not worth mentioning

——That weak advantage might turn into a sharp sword stabbing itself.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga knows most of the secrets in Honmaru—the last three days of a dying person are enough for him to know a lot.

Yes, his former master knew he was mortal.Although it appeared on the surface that she died unexpectedly from a heart attack, she was involved and contributed to her own death.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga couldn't give a perfect explanation for what the former owner did - after all, no matter how much he knew, it was only three days.

But fortunately, it was enough for him to see the whole situation.

The youngest sister inherits the relics of the elder sister, and the spiritual judge with stronger spiritual power takes over the already well-established Honmaru... No matter how you look at it, this arrangement is not a problem.

But it is a pity that with the death of the former owner, the swords who could not accept the facts suddenly remembered something that had been neglected before.

The most deadly point is why this girl was able to freely enter and exit this Honmaru.

Honmaru is a place that only those who examine God can enter, and there is no such thing as relatives visiting relatives.And even if it is a visit to relatives, it will only be the god-inspector who enters the world, not the people of the world who enter the honmaru.

Because they had been picked up by people from the government before, they were sent over.But now that I think about it, if the girl was a god-inspector from the beginning, then why did she, with her powerful spiritual power, stay vacant for so long?

——Perhaps, he was waiting to take over everything from then on.

This is really a malicious guess, but it cannot be overturned.

Even without seeming to know, she was somehow an accomplice to the government.

Well, in everyone's eyes, the former owner was forced to death, or dealt with by invisible means, even if suicide was possible, it must be disguised.

This is the gully between the sword and the god judge, and it is bottomless after only the first one.

As for the second gully, I don't like it.

It's not just a dislike for the above reasons, they didn't like her in the first place.

——Or rather, jealous of her.

Their former masters didn't trust anyone, even if they had been diligent and conscientious, expressing their loyalty openly and secretly.

Perhaps they were trusted before, but once the avatar took on a humanoid form, the former owner lost interest in them.

His former master, believe in only things that don't change.

That's why Tsurumaru Kuninaga hadn't been transformed before.

The former master was cold to everyone, but he would show a smile to the girl who was a younger sister with gentle words.

Even if her untrustworthy heart makes him unable to trust the younger sister, she will give her back to the other party without any grievances.

Even if he clearly knows the possible disastrous consequences.

There is no harm without comparison.The sword in Honmaru will only see the smile of the former owner at that time.

I didn't think there was anything at first, but after seeing such splendor, I couldn't help asking for more.

No matter how broad-minded the sword is, it is inevitable to be jealous, right?

——After all, that child took away all the favors from that adult.

Third, it is similar.

The girl and her sister looked so much alike that if it weren't for the age gap, they would probably have been carved out of the same mold.

However, their temperament and character are completely different.

If it was said that the flame of hope was ignited because of that face, then the cowardly warmth that followed made it completely extinguished by the way.

After all—the original owner was a strong person.

Everyone was fixed in a position that was only used as a weapon, and they lowered their heads when they were ordered to report, and their facial expressions were also controlled to not allow the slightest overstepping.

The more depressed, the more yearning... The swordsmen of this Honmaru must have been sick a long time ago.

The disease spread like a plague.

They couldn't help but indulge in the past with that face, but the next second's vivid and inconsistent expression shattered their dreams.

It's close at hand, but it's also thousands of miles away.

She had driven them mad invisibly, so they retaliated by trying to drive her crazy too.

It's a courtesy exchange.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga, who was released due to lack of manpower, was the first to see such a scene.

A dozen swords sat on both sides of the dimly lit hall, waiting for his choice.

"Who are you loyal to?"

Sanri Yuezong asked with a smile while covering his cuffs, but his eyes were filled with a dark color thicker than the dark night

Ah, his story Tsurumaru knew.

It used to be the former owner's favorite knife, but it was broken by accident.Even if it was quickly reforged, the status and treatment were the highest in this pill, but the former owner could only watch the other through the pupils of his eyes.

No one can step into the same river twice.As with people, so with knives.

Probably a long time ago, this Five Swords under Heaven became ill.

"If you choose wrong, you will be broken."

Smiling Qing Jiang chuckled.The ghost-slaying knife with the gold and silver demon eyes was buried with its former owner because it failed to fulfill the role of a guardian knife, and now it looks more like a ghost.

But this can't be helped, the guy Hasebe has already jumped into the forging furnace with the body of the former owner.The molten iron and the ashes were mixed together and were taken away by Yiqi Yizheng.

"Don't make us wait too long."

Yaken Toshiro said indifferently.

Even Blade of Loyalty has indulged in the current status quo.

It's not hard to choose a position or something.He himself is a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, so how can he help her.

——If you don’t stay with it, you will be shattered.

By that time, no one will be able to leave her behind.

Surrendering is also to dispel some doubts, Tsurumaru Kuninaga took the initiative to absorb the black mist around his body.The snow-white crane was dyed a little black from the hem of its clothes.

He raised his face forever, red light flashed in his eyes.

"Everyone has only one master."

*****

As a joker, if you want to deceive others, you must first deceive yourself.

From then on, Tsurumaru country began to play pranks on the god judges, using endless methods without causing physical harm.

Very much in line with their rules.

Somebody has to start out as the villain.Once you have done all the things of the wicked, the wicked will cease to exist.

And he is undoubtedly the best choice.

"It's a bird in a cage. It would be too cumbersome to add shackles."

He looked at the thin metal chain in his hand, and with a light tug, he pulled the God Judge who had already been tied to one of his feet.

The girl fell into his arms, her eyelashes trembling uneasily.

"Look, it's all red."

He helped her slightly red ankle up, and smiled at Zong San Zuowen on the side.

The skin of the examiner is very delicate, and a slight pressure will leave marks.

She should be lucky.Because of the previous owner's attitude and habits, she was not allowed to have the slightest damage, and she had to be carefully dressed for food and clothing.

She is their princess and their prisoner.

But even if the extra chains are removed, the bird in the cage can still only sing within an inch.

"Chirp."

Tsurumaru Kuninaga let out a soft cry, which made the judge in his arms tremble in fright.

The judges are really too timid.

Even if he has already raised his sleeves in advance to act like I'm coming to scare you, the other party will still be intimidated.

So, he had no choice but to make an agreement with her——

If you step out with your left foot, I'm coming to chase you. If you blink your eyes, you must be careful about what's behind you.

Making an appointment with the god judge happened at night.

This move is very risky, and it can easily lead to his own exposure.But if they remain indifferent, the examiner will probably have a mental breakdown.

So he often took advantage of the night vigil to have brief exchanges with the god judges.

The night watch is a rotating job, one of the habits of the former owner that was kept.But the night vigil is also very boring, so occasionally there will be a short knife to launch a night attack.

Always on the alert and on the alert, this is one of those games where everyone uses their energy and madness.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga is very gentle when he is alone at night.

One is because the disguise of the day has been removed, and the other is that the soft heart of this little master can no longer withstand the torment.

He will show her kindness, chat with her (although often one-sided), at least give her a pillar to slow down her breakdown.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga would often take this opportunity to explain the plans for the next week in detail to the examiner - after all, he didn't want to really scare the other party into something sick.

"...At that time, I will suddenly hang upside down from the tree when you pass by, and stretch out my left hand first. At this time, you remember to hide aside, it doesn't matter if you can't hide, and then I will stretch out my hand to pull you..."

"...As long as those who cooperate are scared by me."

"Remember?"

The judge timidly nodded, not knowing how much he had listened to.

"Is it a new game?"

After much difficulty, she mustered up the courage to ask softly.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga paused for a moment.

Yes, Tsurumaru's goodwill is now a game in the eyes of the God Judge.

The day is nature, the tenderness at night is a disguise.The purpose is to ignite hope in people, and then let hope shatter into despair.

But even so, it was enough to make her cling to it as if she had grasped a life-saving straw.

"...Yeah, that's right. It's just a game."

He blinked his golden eyes.

"So during the day, please forget me at night."

The judge nodded cautiously.After confirming that Tsurumaru Kuni would never speak again, she retracted into the quilt.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga, on the other hand, sat cross-legged with his sword in his arms, to prevent the sudden attack of the dagger in his head.His golden eyes shone brightly in the dark, sharp and keen.

Sitting like this until the middle of the night, until it was confirmed that there would be no more night raids tonight.

——It will be exposed, sooner or later...

Looking at the immature and peaceful sleeping face of the judge, Tsurumaru Kuninaga was suddenly a little unhappy.

What, after staying in Diablo Honmaru for so long, he still looks ignorant of worldly affairs... Thinking of this, Tsurumaru Kuni couldn't help but lean forward.

Only at this time can he observe her closely.

Carefully, he lightly poked her cheek.The soft touch from his fingertips made his heart soften.

——Anyway, the worst result is nothing more than a broken knife.

And he only hoped to help her escape before it shattered.

*****

Tsurumaru Kuninaga was startled by the loud noise in the room.

It was as if a storm had blown up on the ground, and the door of the room was completely destroyed from the inside out.

Yiqi, who has always been known for his rationality, seldom gets angry like this.

"Is it scary?"

Yiqi Yizhen, who was standing in the corridor, smiled at him.

"I'm sorry... I don't know myself, what kind of expression I have now."

He held the long hair picked up from the ground in his hands, and there was madness and sobriety in the golden eyes at the same time.

"Tonight is my time, if I remember correctly."

"Is there something wrong with Tsurumaru-den?"

"Ah, of course there is something."

Tsurumaru Kuni glanced at it inadvertently, but fortunately it was only the room that was broken, and although the judge was trembling, he was still unscathed.

——It seems that everyone still remembers the rule of innocence.

"Speaking of which, where is my knife this month?"

Inhaling the black air, he fell into a slow degeneration, and every once in a while he had to rely on the sacrifice of the sword to ease and maintain it.Only this time, three days have passed since the usual time for distributing supplies.

"She hasn't been forged yet."

There was no change in his expression after one episode.

"The supplies are not enough."

I'm lying.Tsurumaru Kuninaga thinks so

Ah, sure enough, it has already been suspected...

"Oh, really."

Pretty casual tone.Tsurumaru Kuninaga didn't seem to care much.

"I'll go to the battlefield to get some more these days, I hope it won't be too late."

As he spoke, he stretched himself and disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Fighting on the battlefield full of chaos and evil thoughts during the day, wandering in the dark Honmaru at night.The black mist permeated his body little by little, completely corroding him into a black crane.

Tsurumaru Kuninaga's timing was just right, and if he missed it by a mile, he would have fallen directly into the dark and could not be saved even by offering sacrifices.

This posture, as if he wanted to fall secretly because of the loss of the master, successfully deceived the other swords, so that he finally got a little real power at the end of the month.

Just a little, but enough.

— Tsk, it's dirty, it doesn't look like a crane at all.

Thinking in distaste, Tsurumaru Kuninaga opened the door of the interrogator's room

"Ha, are you scared? I'm sorry, I'm sorry. After all, time is a bit tight..."

He carried the awakened interrogator on his shoulders.

"It's time to go."

"I guess you don't want to come back here."

In the darkness, his bewitching red pupils shone with a sly light.

"So we're going to be quiet, no one saying hello."

*****

Although the preparations had already begun, Tsurumaru Kuninaga still felt incredible when he broke through the encirclement.

——In fact, everyone hopes that the game can be terminated.

Next comes the job of the government.

Honmaru blockade, memory erasure, psychotherapy...

As a focal point for negative memories, Tsurumaru was told that he might be completely forgotten.

Because of the merit of protecting the Lord, people from the government helped him to purify.

Before being re-sealed back to the body, he saw the God Judge who was led away by Fox Nosuke.

——Passing by without squinting.

"Oh, I really forgot everything..."

"This makes me, the old man, a little sad."

Although he said sad words, the corners of his mouth were still raised as always.

— After all, he will catch up soon.

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