19 Chapter 19 (2/2)
Chief Haruno stared at the silver-haired lady, her lips are cracked, dry and dehydrated. Her skin is pale which almost became as white as her hair. She must have fainted due to hunger and exhaustion. He wants her to wake up as early as possible to ask why is she alone?
Back at the Amaterasu cave, Hayabusa slowly opens his eyes. Upon regaining back his full consciousness, he felt a sharp pain at the back of his head and other parts of his body. He notices the blankets wrapped around him and the bandages on his wounds. He looked around, hoping he'd see gis saviour and properly thank him for his kindness. But he saw no one, only flickering torches and an empty cave are the ones in sight.
Hayabusa stood on his feet and observed the fluttering fire in order to locate where the wind is coming from. He went south and he could feel the wind which helped him get out from the cave. Upon reaching the entrance, Hayabusa saw the purple-haired lady he is hunting, lying on the cold, hard ground, unmoving. He saw her wounds at her back which is already turning blue, signifying the presence of poison.
He shifted Hanabi's position so he could have access on her wounds. Hayabusa tore some of his clothes so he could wipe off the blood. He, then, brought out a potion he always bring with him and poured it onto Hanabi's wounds. It is cold at the entrance of the cave but Hayabusa has no choice but to guard and wait for Hanabi to wake up. He could not carry Hanabi back in the cave for his wound are too painful to bear.
As the time ticks by, Hanabi's pale skin slowly turned back to being fair. The bluish marks on her back slowly disappears. Hayabusa waited for her to open her eyes but there is no sign of her waking up. It was as if she is in a deep sleep.
Hayabusa stared at her and just then, he notices how good she looks. From her naturally shaped eyebrows to her long eyelashes to her perfectly shaped nose down to her luscious lips. Just by staring at her unconscious, he felt as if he is captivated.
He suddenly came back to his senses and shakes his head. He has to keep in mind that he is tasked to capture Hanabi and bring her back to their village.
A couple of hours had passed and finally, Hanabi regains her consciousness. She suddenly jolts up upon seeing Hayabusa staring down at her but winced at the same time for her wounds opened once more.
”You must be the one who treated my injuries so I only returned the favor,” Hayabusa said.
”I bet you are thinking of bringing me back to the Shadow sect village,” Hanabi guessed with a bitter smile. ”If you are grateful enough, you should let me go.”
”Personal affairs must be set aside. My job is to bring you back no matter what,” the assassin replied.
”I already helped you and Kagura get married so why come back for me?” Hanabi asked which caused confusion.
”What nonsensical things are you spouting?” Hayabusa replied. ”I never married Kagura, not even dated her nor interested in her.”
Now, Hanabi is confused for something feels off. Hayabusa would never say something like that for she knew too well how affectionate he is towards Kagura. Just then, a realization hits her.
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”He must have temporary memory loss due to the fall and wound on his head,” she thought and shook her head. ”Poor Kagura.”