9 Chapter 9 (1/2)

Two galloping horses left the Shadow faction village in a rush.

”What made you think Hanzo is the traitor?” Hayabusa asked.

”Back in the discussion we had, I've put all the pieces together and Hanzo is the only one who fits the description. You said the traitor is around 20 to 25 by now, Hanzo is already 22. He is the only son of the chief village so he is the only one who received special training from Oda Nobunaga before he passed away. Also, Hanzo is the best swordsman here in our village. As for the assassination of the Scarlet faction leader, Hanzo and his team was on a hunt that night but he came home alone,” Kagura replied.

(Oda Nobunaga was a powerful daimyō ( feudal lord) of Japan in the late 16th century who attempted to unify Japan.)

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Hayabusa thought for a while. Kagura's explanation makes sense but why would he seek the power of a demon when he is already powerful?

Just then, he came to realize that Hanzo's skills weren't strong enough for his father. And Hayabusa became his favorite student.

”Do you think Chief Haruno would receive your letter?” Kagura asked. ”We couldn't possibly just fight against Hanzo with just us. He might have other people with him.”

”Don't worry about it. He'll get the letter in no time,” Hayabusa replied.

On the other hand, in the Scarlet Village, the Kira group has already made their move, killing every person they see. They've assassinated as many people as they could. Along with them was Hanzo who is already on the verge of rampage for the Hanekage and Ame no Habakiri are devouring more blood.

( Kira means killer in english. )

Hanabi and her grandfather are almost at the village. The black haired girl saw the black, thick smoke above their village. Her heart beats faster for she could not forgive herself if she loses her mother. The nightmare of losing her father came haunting her back. Her vision starts to become blurry but she persevered and had her horse ran faster.

Hanzo, on the other hand, wanted more blood and he thought of going to the main house of the village. Hanabi's family is in there and it gives more Hanzo the urge to kill.

Upon stepping on the house, another assassin came to sight. He points his sword towards Hanzo and asked, ”Who are you?”

”Who are you?” Hanzo asked instead.

”We're from the Kira group,” the assassin replied. Hanzo simply nodded as a signal for the assassin to continue talking but the assassin came charging towards him.

Hanzo just swings his Ame no Habakiri and the assassin was cut into half, his blood is devoured by the sword. Hanzo opened every room and found dead bodies, he was late. Just then, he heard some noises coming from the farthest north room. He went inside and saw a familiar aged woman being threatened by one of the Kira.

”Tell me, where is the Higanbana?” the assassin asked.

The woman who looked like Hanabi spits blood right on the assassin's face.