193 5.82 Shippo Had Too Much Of Drink (1/2)

We headed back to Kitakata Village after we had gathered our new companions. We were warmly welcomed by the outermost residents and we saw a lot of plots had already been marked out to make up for another 40 or more houses which would be able to accommodate 3 to 4 households in them.

The protective barrier that was set by Hoshi-sama had been extended right to the perimeter of the little town. The barrier that was made of the talisman was stretched out and it seems that Hoshi-sama would have an extra task to perform for this protective barrier.

The moment the youkai entered the protective barrier if the little town, they felt a sudden surge of energy coursing through their bodies that made them lose a significant amount of powers. Whether it is a non-combat or combatant youkai, the protective serves its purpose well.

The three youkai asked Hoshi-sama if the effect was permanent, however, the protective barriers were only meant to limit the strength of a youkai and could easily be overpowered by any militia. They understood since this was for the protection of the residents and dies not much harm to them, especially for Inuyasha. He seems a bit agitated for the sudden drop in his powers due to entering the little town which had a protective barrier around it.

We made our way through the district, while Kikyo, little Kaede and Inuyasha were surprised at the magnitude of the residential district. The mention of a village to them is rather inappropriate since Kitakata is considered as a booming little town already.

A plot of land alone could erect 3 houses with outdoor outhouses, a dirty kitchen and laundry area. For the newly registered immigrants to Kitakata, it was a blessing since their small settlement had nothing much to look for in the future.

Shippo and Hachi too were surprised on the development of the district and Hiko-sama explained to them on the clusters that made up if the residential districts. They could see the little town was divided up of different clusters to differentiates the standards of the housing and their standard means of living.

To this youkai, a simple shade under a tree could very well serve as a place for them to dwell and as long as there are no other threats of hostile youkai, they would be safe wherever they go. They had never stayed in a village bustling with people except for Inuyasha when his mother was still alive. After that, he shunned humans and lived in seclusion in the outskirts of Little Kaede's village.

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”This little town is so big, its almost like a town back home in Tokyo...! We could do so much for these people around here and there's even a field that would have some herbs that could be made into medications for the common ailments...” remarked little Kaede as the wagon moved towards the 3rd residential district. She was excited that this place had many potentials and would be glad to service these people here.

”Yes, Kaede... Before entering this little town I could see rolling hills before that. You could gather up some herbs to practise in your skills. Furthermore, you can bring Shippo along with you.”

Kikyo advises to little Kaede as we moved further in and before stopping at the grounds of Fasuto Japan KabushikiGaisha.

”What is this place? There are so many more people walking around the barns. I do not detect any livestock but I could smell something nice coming from these barns.”

Inuyasha was literally sniffing the air and was delighted at what he had smelt. There were scents of flowers, fruits and others that he could not make it out and of course, he could smell pinaatsubata in one of the barns. Even though he was sceptical at first upon entering this little town, but after some time, he had found that it was to his liking.

The people here were friendlier and there's no fingerprinting at his dog ears that protruded on top of his head that could be clearly seen despite his thick and luscious whitish silver mane.

Upon reaching our garden, we dismounted and the rest disembarked. I called one of the guards to summon all the plant managers as well as the execom members to inform them that we have visitors here. The 'aunties' welcomed us and since we had travelled far and wide, they knew we were hungry and had reserved lunch as well as afternoon tea for us.

The 'aunties' served lunch for the 10 of us and they discovered that Shippo was rather cute and one of the 'aunties' pinched the latter's puffy cheeks. Lunch was pretty simple, it consisted of steam rice, quail eggs cooked in dark soya sauce with some potatoes in them, stir-fried mustard veggies and with generous helpings of Kerokke and Kushikatsu.

I reminded Inuyasha and Shippo not to fight over the foods especially the Kushikatsu and Inuyasha just grinned at me. The 5 of them had never seen such a spread in front of them and they were thinking that these food were fit for a noble. When Hiko-sama explained to them that this was being served to 600 or more employees on the ground, they were surprised at the generosity.

Normally what they would eat would be steamed rice and vegetables. It's more like a one-dish meal for them but the feast before them made them really wide-eyed. Sango and Kohaku told them this was what to be expected when they are employed under Fasuto Japan KabushikiGaisha and they would be having 6 meals a day, unlike 3 meals that normally people do.

”6 meals... ?! I am beginning to like this place already... Wow... I can't imagine anyone who could eat so much in a day...!” Shippo remarked as he ate a piece of Kushikatsu and shared it with Kirara that was practically leaning against Shippo and was purring in delight as bits of Kushikatsu was given to it.

”Hahaha... Its a breakdown of large meals into smaller portions. Like this lunch that we have, it's considered as lunch and afternoon tea together. Normally the cooks here would cook several menus for morning and afternoon tea while others assigned would be doing steamed rice, vegetables, fish and the like. Our meals here rotates so you would not get to meet the similar dishes in a long while.”