Volume 6 Chapter 2 (1/2)

Kenzaki Doujo / Touka / The sword of Hokuto

Little Garden is anchored in the port of Sangria, located on the west coast of the United States of Liberia 17 hours, is the time difference with the E to schedule, it will take more than a half a day to arrive

During summer vacation, he was transported to the airport of the Imperial Capital, but this tiarrisoned forces of the base of Warslan Company, so the transportation had to be done by helicopter

It is not necessary to do calculations Although it was so around accu transportation, you cannot always get the best perforiven to Hayato for the first three days, including the arrival date That is why he arrived earlier to Ya permission to stay in the institution where he could spent the first three days This, because he heard that a the Slayers, many of them who are dispatched to the city where they were born and raised, spend their vacation at their parent's house

– Of course, there is no problem

That was Claire's answer

– However, the e is within three kilometers from the base, so please do that e may attack

Three days after the assignment, Hayato left Little Garden on schedule and arrived at Warslan's Moto as the Coh the Warslan Royal Imperial Headquarters

– Thank you verytrip It's been a while, Hayato-kun

– Ah! Thanks

Hayato who arrived at the base was greeted by shi+nonome Mika, member of Motomatsu Base—and a Staff Member from Warslan Company, and the woman who promoted the entry of Hayato to Little Garden She is in her mid-thirties and looks the saathered her black hair at the back of her head and wears narrow glasses Also she wears a black suit She gave a feeling of being like a company president

– You seereat job in Little Garden It feels reassuring to see you in such a triumphal return

– No, that is…

Overwhelmed by that welcome, Hayato is unexpectedly embarrassed He spontaneously scratched his cheek

– Don't be humble Because you are the leader of a unit that will intercept the Savage that is going to appear around Motomatsu Base So cheer up!

– U the <co officer=””> Leader?

It was decided the day after the assignment to Yamato Hayato was called by Erika and was told that he would beco officer Since that moment, he's been worried about if he can do that properly

– What are you saying? You are the only one within our unit that has a lot of experience fighting Savage Everyone in the unit will feel insecurity if you act with anxiety, so be confident

– Understood

Certainly, it is like that

If the co officer of a unit seems to be insecure, then surely their subordinates will be troubled

– Ok then, the members of the unit…

– Actually they aren't ready yet

Three people are under the lead of Hayato Two of the the training school of Warslan Company in Yamato, around half a year up to now

– Yumina, who's also their acadeht as ait until they three are together, right? However Hayato-kun, tomorrow is your day off, so―

Hayato, as guided by Mika until he was put on a car, was sent to the institution where he spent many years After all, he stayed at Warslan's Motomatsu Base for about twenty minutes Meanwhile, Mika, as a deputy coo when she invited Hayato to Little Garden, she got promoted and it turned out that she is the commandant now

– It may have been the effect of the introduction of Hayato-kun to Little Garden That's why I'rateful

Maybe she had the intention of co to tell him

The car travels during the eveningIt was around the end of the day, when the car arrived in front of the institution

– Welcome back, Hayato-kun

Greeted to the driver, got out of the car and rang the chime, and so Kizaki Ryōko, the institution chief, caave a soft smile

Behind her, and standing in a line, are the children who live in the institution, and so they greet one after another Soirls approach to Hayato's feet and jump

– Hayato!

– Hayato-Niichan, welcome back!

– Karen and Sakura are not here this time?

–And Mihal?

– Emile isn't here either?

After that, there was a welco dinner happily with everyone and talking to each of the delivered everyone to their bedrooms―

Hayato headed to the living roo up the meal

– Ryōko-Obasan, thank you very much

– It is I who should say thanks to you, for taking care of our children

Ryouko put a sweet smile and continued

– Would you like to drink some tea?

– Yes, I would like to

When answering and sitting in front of the table, Ryouko brought to him a warm houjicha

While drinking it, Ryouko sits on a chair in front of him and asks a question

– Hayato-kun, what are you going to do tomorrow?

– I'rave of my parents

Hayato tells to Ryouko that he couldn't go visit their grave when he came in the suo to Gudenburg soo and visited the National Memorial Cemetery where his parents are enshrined

– Oh, I see I think that your father and ht with you

– 'Alright', what is it?

– If you have any spare ti to you to make an appearance to Kenzaki dōjō The last tio there When I met with Ryūsei sometime before, he told me that in the case Hayato-kun does co there

– Oh, is that so?

Hayato attended that Kenzaki dōjō until he started to live at this institution and shortly before he headed to Little Garden

Kenzaki Ryūsei, the ht is over 180 centie is in the mid-40s, but he has a youthful face that can be mistaken as if he is in his twenties

(The truth, I did so bad to my master…)

While listening to Ryōko's talk, feelings of guilt started to rise in Hayato's chest

Ryūsei trained hi, and then sending hientle way towards Little Garden to becoh to truly thank him To Hayato, Ryūsei is a benefactor, a respectedthe summer vacation? There are two reasons for that

The first one, he had a hunch about that Emilia will surely coh perspicacity His judgerous, as he could see the true identity of Emilia, who is dressed as a man The second reason is that, for the feerous for theh he is a benefactor and a respected master, he has a little difficult personality He is an unequalled lover of women

Especially, it was unmistakably sexual harassardless of Karen who has seen her face s he may say to Sakura and Mihal―If someone enquired to him to think hoas his relationshi+p with him, then it was terribly unbearable However, this time is just one personIt's all fine

– Will you do it? If you go, then I will let them know

–If that's the case, I'll really appreciate that

Just before noon of the next day, Hayato, who's alone, and wearing the uniform of Little Garden, left the institution The first place to go is the ce He reached the place after a fifteen oes inside the forestHe bought flowers for offering, and sprinkled water on the gravestone Then, he put one hand over the other in front of his chest and closed his eyes, and spoke to the two deep sleepers

Dad,time

I've grown accustomed quite a lot to live in Little Garden

First of all, I have happy news

Karen's legs are getting better

She is now able to attend to school

Moreover, she is starting to be a sostress…

She, her wonderful songs are splendid

And now, comes the sad news

It's been ten years since the Second Attack

And, it see a lot to the Earth

I a now

To protect Karen, and those people who are precious to me

That's why as a Slayer, I will fight the Savage

To prevent a tragedy like that time

This city, I will protect it

So dad, mom

The ot better―

Oh, that's right

I went to Gudenburg the other day

Mom and dad were also enshrined in the National Memorial Cedo―

E withwith me is her

I'm sure that, if it's her, I think that she will definitely say hello to mom and dad

Well then, mom, dad

Also, I will come back to this place whenever I can

Please watch over me, and to this Earth

Hayato left the graveyard and went towards the next stop, to the dōjō were hisof the institution, the cele Therefore, rather than heading directly from the institution, it became a considerable detour It's a road that is not paved, and the up and downs are quite fierce Even so, He was able to have in sight the building of a samurai residence-like in about fifteen minutes

It is the residence where the master of the dōjō Kenzaki Ryūsei lives, and the sa next to it is the Kenzaki dōjō Plenty of years have passed since the First Attack―Since then, the tiht to protect themselves In addition, it is the birth of the Slayers The parents that allows their children to learnall over the world, and Yamato is not the exception Dōjōs such as kendō, jūdō and karate, are full of children everywhere

…but, Kenzaki dōjō was not one of those

There are not a few disciples

Hayato was the only one who attended there every day

The reasons were the depopulated village and that it ithin the forest, and more than that, it was that the dōjō master Kenzaki Ryūsei had a bad reputation Ryūsei had i features, his hair was always ruffled, and you could see that his chin was unshaven And above all, he gulped down alcohol every day during the daytime

Even though the monthly tuition fee was cheap, there were probably no parents who tried to entrust their important child to such a man

(But, his teachings were quite respectable…)

It was thanks to that, that Hayato was able to enter as one of the best 4, at that tih school, to the [Yah School Male Students Division]

He recalls when he was introduced by Kizaki Ryōko, the institution chief, when he visited the dōjō for the first time

– Why, do you want to learn my swordmanshi+p? Are you aware of my reputation?

Hayato was raised by the house, that's why Ryūsei asked that to him

Nor because he was introduced by the institution chief, nor because the monthly tuition is cheap, nor because is close to the institution He soon realized that when he heard that it was not any of those realistic reasons

– I do not want to lose anything

He hesitated a little and was barely able to finish his answer

– Then, what do you not want to lose?

– At the tidoe I lost my parents there and lost

– Hou…

After narrowing his eyes in a sad way, a little silence elapsed and Ryūsei continued

– That was a disaster

– But, recently, I have been feeling that I can recall the memories from that time

Then Hayato told to Ryūsei about a story of a fragmentary dream that he sees

It is about a little girl who's captured by a Savage, and the boy, who's telling this dreairl

– If that incident really happened to ht have saved that little girl

– While itswordsht the Savage Do you understand that?

– Still, I want to beco

– Understood, then I will

– Really!?

– On the other hand― although I said that, as you see, I' here? Of course, not only this residence, but the dōjō too In that case, there won't be need of ain an institution

Such an offer by Ryūsei is very appreciated by Hayato―

– Thank you, shi+shō! Really, I'rateful for this!

TN: shi+shō means master, and as I already used 'master' before under another kanji, and to avoid confusion, I'll use this term from now on as this is heavily used in this volume shi+shō = master, teacher in a certain discipline

And so Hayato became a disciple in this way, but in the first sixrelated to swords practice-swinging and uchikouidance

TN: Uchikomi referes to the action of a practice in kendo, in this scenario, is related to a one person, were you wrap a band around a pillar, and you throw of it with the both ends of the band

– Niisan, is he really okay, shi+shō?

Karen, who had met face to face with Ryūsei, asked about Hayato so many times

Certainly thinks that there is some problem with this human Ryūsei, and she also believes that there is sos

But still, Hayato trusted Ryūsei

Ryōko gave her stamp of approval in that his skill was certain, because she knew that his body had tightened a lot, specially hisdone A baotten used to that a lot

It was half a year ago, and since the beginning of going to the dōjō that Karen understood, as well as Hayato, that such guidance of Ryūsei was accurate There was an elementary school kendo tournament sponsored by the town and he was told by Ryūsei to participate in it, and he did While being not so sure about how to fight in the first game, he won and advanced to the next round, until he won the chaory

(shi+shō is a after all…)

What he thought at that tih school, in his first year he ithin the best four in the prefecture, and in his second year he was able to advance up to the finals And so in his third year he finally won the chao to the best 4 at the Yaory It was around that time that Ryūsei learned that Hayato had a talent to be a Slayer

(Me a Slayer…)

Hayato thought about what to do over the night, and in the evening of that day, a scout woman who came from the Warslan Company, shi+nonome Mika, invited him to Little Garden There's hesitation That's why, to shake off that, the next day, Hayato conveyed to Ryūsei that he decided to enter Little Garden

– shi+shō, I earnestly need to talk with you today I have so important to tell you

– …what is it?

After Ryūsei's residence and dōjō cleaning was over Hayato called out to Ryūsei as drinking sake and holding that sake bottle while lying down in the tata room

– Actually, It seems that I have a talent to be a Slayer, so I was invited to be a Slayer

– Hou, let me hear that in detail

Ryūsei got up, his facial expression was serious

After that Hayato was encouraged by Karen and the children of the institution, he accepted a reasonable test from the Warslan Company and so, the Hundred responded, and that response value was very high― As a result, he was told that he was invited to join a training facility known as Little Garden

– Is that so? Then you are one of Warslan's Slayers cadets…

After a brief silence, Ryūsei continued

– So, what's your plan? Do you intent to go to Little Garden?

– Yes, that's my plan

– The sword that I teach is not to defeat the Savage Do you re?

– …yes

Hayato nodded, and continued

He predicted beforehand that this question was going to be asked

Hayato conveys the answer that was hidden in his heart to Ryūsei

– I'e

But for my sister

For everyone in the institution

And, to regain my memories completely

– All right

Ryūsei stood up and said

– If you have settled your heart, then there is nothing to say froo, then do as you wish It will be somewhat lonely

– shi+shō, I arateful for all that you have done so far

– What are you saying? Attending here just before going to Little Garden You are going to be a Slayer I' I will do of you a real swordsman

And finally the day before he left for Little Garden came

Who ca the dojo for a last ti two bamboo swords in his hand

He offered one of them to Hayato, and said

– Hayato, have a match with me

– Eh?

It was natural that Hayato is surprised

He had countless occasions where they exchanged blohile doing practice, but if it's about having a ainst Ryūsei, that never happened

In the first place, this is the first ti that Hayato has never seen before

– I' you this to make sure how you raduation exam, okay?

Hayato unintentionally suppressed his breath

– Understood, then the protective gear is…

– Those things are unnecessary Let's take it as it is―with full power

– Is that really okay?

Hayato is in middle-level posture―

TN: Refers to Chūdan =中段, middle-level posture in kendo

Ryūsei set ups his bah-level posture, and so they face each other

– If you don't coo there

And so Ryūsei was the one who attacked first Stepping forith his foot on a gale-like speed, he swung doard his quick bamboo sword

– …agh!

Hayato stopped the blow, but the impact was a tre

Hayato also undauntedly returns a blow, but it was unable to break Ryūsei's stance Weapons clashi+ng over and over again Until it was the moment that they were locked sword to sword Before he could put a step forith his foot, Hayato was pressured and lost his stance to the sword pressure of Ryūsei, who put his whole body weight on the bas doard the bae them, but soon his condition ca on his backside

– It seems like, I'm the winner

With a puff, Ryūsei' expresses a smile, and extended his hand to Hayato

– I thought that shi+shō is undoubtedly strong, but I didn't expected to be this much It is no way true that you can lose in a championshi+p match

– By the way, I wasn't being serious at allWhen you came back, ainst me

– Understood

Hayato grasps tightly that hand and stands up

– Well then, shi+shō, I'

– …oh right Don't die, Hayato

It has been since that time that Hayato ith Ryūsei

– So you have finally appeared, Kisaragi Hayato!

Suddenly, in a place a little further to the residence, he heard a voice

It is a voice of a young woman

– …Eh?

Hayato takes a look to his surroundings, as the voice that he heard is around somewhere

– What are you doing looking around restlessly? I am here!

Once the voice has raised a second time, he finally found the spot

Hayato directed his sight to the nearby tree

– You are…

– Fufufu, so you finally noticed, isn't it?

A girl wearing a kendo uniforle complacent smile, is on a branch of a thick tree around three meters above the head of Hayato The red hair behind the top of her head is slightly swaying like a flame by the wind

(Don't tell me, is she a new disciple of shi+shou?)

Her stature er that her sister Karen, and as far as he can see, that figure belongs to so kendo

At any rate, she has a wooden sword in her hands And the girl declared while pointing its tip to Hayato

– Kisaragi Hayato, have a match with me!

Then she kicked the branch of the tree and tried to jump off from it―

– Fuee!?

A screairl The ht on that branch And so, the branch of the tree breaks with a loud noise, and the body of the girl falls to the ground

– It's dangerous!

At the last moment, Hayato rushed to the bottom of the tree so he can possibly catch her, but as hispoint

– Uwaah!?

– Kyaaaah!?

At the same time as the voice of both of them overlap, the front of Hayato becomes dark

– O…

It was a strong i his buttocks and his back with the ground, the lower half of his body is numb

(No way, did I fail to catch her…? Moreover, what is, this?)

His face is pressed quite well, both of his cheeks are very hot, and it is unreasonable oppressive It is such a situation where he may suffocate if it keeps like this

(It irl on top of me?)

This seeinable situation

Hayato struggled to irl

– Hyaaaa!

It was a screairl that came to his ears

So once again, Hayato thinks back upon the situation in which he is now

He tried to save the girl who fell froirl who is on top of his body right now

(If so, what place is this froirl?)

Darkness

War on his face

And the sled So Hayato, reaches to one answer

(Perhaps, this is the inside of a hakama?)

TN: A formal divided skirt

Supposing that these are the girl's thighs were his head is being hold between Then, it's the girl's nether region that is blocking his mouth

(This is bad, this situation is absolutely bad!)

His body is getting hotter So Hayato moved his body in an attempt to escape from this situation as soon as possible But because of that, he added a stimulus to it

– Hyann! That's… nuuh!

The girl's face struggles upon that

His face is being pressed forcefully and continuously by the nether region, so his mouth is further blocked with soft meat In this way, he rance

His head felt dizzy

Even if he wanted to beg to her toit, it would be the same as the words won't come because his mouth is blocked

While groaning, Hayato desperately continues to move his body

– Hiaa, what is thiss!? Kuunh… uuuuunh! Nn… then…

She finally understood the situation at last

The girl as leaking a cute voice and that was continuouslystopped

– Kyaaaaaaaaaahh!

– Puhaaaah…

Hayato, who released of that together with a screa way Now that his field of vision is finally released froirl standing up in a hurrying manner who then jumps out

– Ah…!

Involuntarily, Hayato raised his voice

The girl was too overly iround Her balance breaks, and so her body falls to the back

– That's dangerous!

Without a irl's chest However, due to the gravity and its irl, his body is carried away

– Uwaa?!

– Kyaah!?

The voice of the two overlaps again

This tiirl's body―rather than Hayato pushi+ng down the girl's body

– Ah…!

He feels so in his palm, it has a soft sensation

– Hyann!

A pretty voice leaks out of the girl's irl's breast

(Oh no, don't tell ain…)

He remembers, it was at that time in the duel with the president He covered her froth

TN: Like when you fall to the ground while having soet tense and apply th as they contract

It's a girl whose height is lower than Karen, but the growth in her chest is good enough that can be tightly hold

Although this was an accident, Hayato was trying to excuse hiirl turned her face red,

– Wh h here are touching!?

– Uwaah!?

She threw Hayato's body backwards with both of her hands

– That really hurt…What are you doing…?

Hayato, who once again falls on his backside, tries to get up while suppressing the pain in his hips and buttocks Froirl's voice echoes

– I won't forgive you, I'll never forgive you!

As he raises his face, the girl who stood up earlier picked up the wooden sword that rolled on the ground, and within a step she readies herself The pointed end was of course, pointing to Hayato

–Punishment!

– Uwaa!?

Hayato hurriedly rolled to the right as the wooden sung doard

DON!

A dense cloud of sand soars froround where the wooden sword had struck

– Geh… What was, that…?

Hayato's spine felt a cold shi+ver when he saw the ground clearly dented

(Such a blow, if I siize…)

While it may be true that, he can't deploy his Hundred

The Third Attack is close It is forbidden to use energy in vain

– The thing that I did was really bad I apologize, I'll do whatever you want, so forgive me!

– Whatever I want, if that's the case, what I want is to have a match!

– No, just forgive me, no more than that!

– Nope!

The girl never stopping her hands, starts to pursuit one after another