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In the dark, Kazuma stands alone.
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Kazuma stands alone within the darkness.
   
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Deep in the night, a dead silence shrouds the park. The usual wanderers who occupy the park usually are nowhere to be found, perhaps chased away by some unknown method.
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Inside the public park late at night surrounded by a death like silence, it appears like certain methods were used to expel the bystanders, there isn’t one of those hobos that use the public park as houses
 
   
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This is the French Hill Park with a view to see the harbor— — this place is a natural atmosphere, trees growing thickly and luxuriantly, but in this park what is unexpected is that are places were it is uncomfortable. Even in the mornings, this particular place appears gloomy, it wouldn’t be strange if someone snuck in here amidst the dark and attack someone else.
 
   
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And at this hill top, Kazuma slightly leans against a tree trunk while thinking.
 
   
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Minato-no-Mieru Oka Koen(港見丘公園) , 法蘭西山(French Hill? From the previous translator)--- This place may sound nice, but due to the dense vegetations, it is a scary place that one would not think of as a park. This place seems gloomy even in the daytime, and at night, one is likely to meet with mishap.
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Because he is wearing a black leather jacket, if it was not like that then one might even walk close and would completely not notice that someone is standing right in front.
 
   
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At the top of the hill, Kazuma leans lightly against the tree trunk, resting motionlessly.
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Just like an expert hunter, Kazuma and nature had become one.
  
   
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Due to his black jacket, one would not notice his existence, even if he is just standing in front.
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“— — — — !”
  
   
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Just like an experienced hunter, Kazuma became one with nature.
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Suddenly the eyes opened, unable to constrain those kinds of joyful and fearful feeling that covers the body.
 
   
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”---------------!“
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“You here — —?”
 
   
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His eyes open without warning, his body shivers due to his unconstrained happiness and fear.
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Kazuma mumbled. Surprising amount of heat rising at the entrance of the park, then continued to move towards Kazuma’s position. Even if Kazuma didn’t have sharp senses, it would be impossible for him to miss such a thing. In the dark, releasing waves of such strength with such brightness and magnificence, making it feel as if a very powerful being is arriving like the arrival of dawn.
 
   
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”Here already----“
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If you described Ayano’s strength this evening as the sun, then this kind of strength would be as powerful as an explosion of a supernova.
 
   
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He mumbled. An unusual heat came through the park entrance, coming straight towards him.
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Without even bothering to hide himself, just like showing himself off, walking with ease, simply prestige without comparison like the arrival of a king.
  
   
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Even for someone whose senses are not as sharp as Kazuma’s also should not fail to notice this sign. Because the shining energy waves in the dark is so scary, it gives one the impression of daybreak.
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When “he” steps into the square of the park, without any uncertainty the vision meets Kazuma’s who is standing underneath a tree’s shade.
  
   
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If one may consider Ayano this evening to be the sun, this can only be described as a supernova’s explosion.
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“…Waited a long time?”
  
   
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The other party does not show any intention of hiding his existence. Instead, as though he is boasting it, he walks with ease as a king would.
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“No, very punctual.”
  
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As ”he” steps into the plaza, his line of vision shifted to Kazuma without hesitation, who is standing under the shade of the tress.
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”……Am I late?”
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”No----- the timing is just right.”
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Kazuma answered as he emerged from the shade.
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He walks out without a care. There was a statue symbolizing a loving mother and her child(”慈愛母子像”) between them, unsure whether it is just a coincidence, or Kazuma using it to mock the situation.
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”Let us begin then.”
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Kazuma declares the beginning of the battle calmly.
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”So you…… are unwilling to sit and talk this over……?”
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”He” questioned hesitantly.
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Perhaps “he” already knew the answer, the tone slightly resembles one who have already given up.
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As expected, Kazuma answered tauntingly
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”Let me answer with my power------- “father”!! ”
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Kazuma released blades of wind as he said this, and Genma let out flames in retaliation.
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Both sides have things they cannot lose, the wind and flames fought against each other furiously, this may be the only way for the father and son to communicate upon meeting after four years.
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A silence shrouded the residence. As Genma walks on the corridor alone, it felt like an abandoned house with no one in it.
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Up until now, most of the members of the family have gathered at the Kannagi residence. Every single one of them, as though afraid to be found, breathed quietly, yet too scared to stay alone, gathered in the main hall, just shivering.
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There is a basis for their fears, for the strongest in the branch family, Masato, and the two that is rumored to rival even the main branch together, Shingo and Takeya ,were murdered one by one, everyone was scared, afraid that the next one would be themselves.
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Though Genma called them cowards for that, not everyone is as powerful as he is.
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“I am late”
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Genma kneeled before Jugo’s room, and upon receiving permission to enter, slide the paper door open, and came in moving in his kneeling position and stopped kneeling before Jugo, who showed deep hatred in his eyes.
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”…… you are here really late.”
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(You old sly fox, running away on your own.)
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Jugo said, without even bothering to keep his unpleasant thoughts to himself.
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”By the way, where is Ayano?”
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Genma asked, as though nothing happened, pretending not to hear his words.
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”She was too noisy, so I sent her out.”
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Jugo’s voice sounded even more displeased, several minutes ago, he just pacified Ayano, who would possibly go to the hotel where Kazuma stays and set it in flames in her rage.
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”This is something that cannot be helped. She had been in such close terms with Masato after all.”
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Genma made comments looking as though he has nothing to do with it, making Jugo furious at his actions.
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”Oh, I can’t tell that you were so lenient. Since you were so concerned about Ayano, won’t it be better to calm her down earlier?”
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When Ayano was making a big scene shouting and screaming, Genma turned to one side as though nothing happened, and left his seat mid-way. And to be so thick-skinned to come back once she finally calmed down, anyone would grumble about it, even if it wasn’t Jugo.
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”That was because I had to give instructions to everyone in the clan. At the same time I wanted to hear the reports from the Fuga clan.”
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Genma did not want to mention these, as they were of no relevance, its fine to just ignore these things, Jugo knows this very well as well. So he stopped questioning about it, as there were other matters requiring discussion.
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”So what do you think? Most of the people in the clan believes Kazuma did it----“
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[or you prefer Most of the people in the clan pinned Kazuma to the crimes]
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”To kill Masato and Takeshi without Ayano noticing, then show himself purposely before making his escape. And as he makes his escape he spots Shingo and Takeya and continues to kill the both of them at the same time. Even though it is possible considering the timings……… it is still to difficult to be done.”
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”Hearing you say that makes me feel much better. I almost thought I was the only one normal.”
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Hearing such words from Judo, who don’t usually mock others, Genma shows a smirk on his face.
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”That is because everyone feels insecure. Compared to some unknown enemy, they find it easier to think that Kazuma is back in Japan for revenge.”
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“… Does Ayano feel insecure as well?”
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”She just lost her rationality due to Masato’s death that’s all.”
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Genma brought the issue across faintly, it is a critical period now, there is no time to bother with that stubborn girl.
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(Before we know the true identity of our enemy, feel free to be angry as much as you want!)
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His thoughts were blunt, even though it is difficult to say such things to Jugo.
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”Compared to these, the problem still lies with Kazuma. No matter what, his actions are too suspicious. Maybe he is in cahoots with the enemy!”
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“That is true. If he really didn’t do it, he should come and explain everything. It couldn’t be that he is afraid we might kill him without hearing him first right? Leaving you aside, he should still trust me a lot.”
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”Indeed.”
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Genma can only give a bitter smile to Jugo’s mocking remarks, as he has done nothing to deserve Kazuma’s trust, so he has no way of rebutting his words as of now.
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”However, the only one who can capture Kazuma is me.”
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”…… Shingo and Takeya are really killed by Kazuma?”
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”Even though this is just a speculation, I believe the murderer is someone else…… Perhaps it is the person whom Ayano saw! But Kazuma defeated the two of them beforehand. From the marks the wind blades made as they grazed the ground and the position of the bodies, they were definitely lying on the floor when they were attacked.”
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Genma said faintly, but it sounded like boasting in Jugo’s ears. If Genma’s assumption was true, Kazuma has already attained strength that rivals the main branch.
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”You seem really happy, Genma. If that is so, why did you abandon Kazuma back then?”
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Jugo finally asked the question that he has never asked for four years. He was always wondering about it.
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No matter how bad Genma is at expressing himself, even if no one can understand what he is thinking, Jugo was able to come to realize that Genma actually loves Kazuma a lot.
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”I was born as a Kannagi, lived as a Kannagi. I was not allowed to choose any other way of living…… This is the same for my son as well.”
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”So that is why you threw him to somewhere you can’t reach? For him to choose a path he desires? Even so, there was no need to leave him all alone! What if he starved to death by the roadside.”
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“Hmph…… What are you talking about? He is my son.”
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”Sigh---- So that’s it.”
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He had no strength to continue asking about this boastful statement, after Jugo finished talking about some unimportant matters, he returns to the main topic once more.
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”So, can you defeat Kazuma?”
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Genma did not reply, instead he fixed his eyes upon Jugo, those eyes were more convincing than any words can be, as though saying “there is no way I can lose.”.
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”I understand. I shall leave you to this matter then! When will there be results?”
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”It should be settled by today. To put so much time on that kid will only make our real enemy take advantage of the situation.”
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[actual text was more of “to put so much time on that guy will only let our enemy 得寸進尺”, literal translation: “give him an inch, he takes a metre.” I cant think of a proper phrase to rephrase that.]
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“-----I am looking forward to your performance.”
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Genma, without reply, showed his respects[or bowed, not sure which to use], and quietly left the room, intending to nab his son with his very own hands.
   
 
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Revision as of 15:47, 19 June 2008

Chapter Three - Clash with the Past

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Kazuma stands alone within the darkness.

Deep in the night, a dead silence shrouds the park. The usual wanderers who occupy the park usually are nowhere to be found, perhaps chased away by some unknown method.


Minato-no-Mieru Oka Koen(港見丘公園) , 法蘭西山(French Hill? From the previous translator)--- This place may sound nice, but due to the dense vegetations, it is a scary place that one would not think of as a park. This place seems gloomy even in the daytime, and at night, one is likely to meet with mishap.

At the top of the hill, Kazuma leans lightly against the tree trunk, resting motionlessly.

Due to his black jacket, one would not notice his existence, even if he is just standing in front.

Just like an experienced hunter, Kazuma became one with nature.

”---------------!“

His eyes open without warning, his body shivers due to his unconstrained happiness and fear.

”Here already----“

He mumbled. An unusual heat came through the park entrance, coming straight towards him.

Even for someone whose senses are not as sharp as Kazuma’s also should not fail to notice this sign. Because the shining energy waves in the dark is so scary, it gives one the impression of daybreak.

If one may consider Ayano this evening to be the sun, this can only be described as a supernova’s explosion.

The other party does not show any intention of hiding his existence. Instead, as though he is boasting it, he walks with ease as a king would.

As ”he” steps into the plaza, his line of vision shifted to Kazuma without hesitation, who is standing under the shade of the tress.

”……Am I late?”

”No----- the timing is just right.”

Kazuma answered as he emerged from the shade. He walks out without a care. There was a statue symbolizing a loving mother and her child(”慈愛母子像”) between them, unsure whether it is just a coincidence, or Kazuma using it to mock the situation.

”Let us begin then.”

Kazuma declares the beginning of the battle calmly.

”So you…… are unwilling to sit and talk this over……?”

”He” questioned hesitantly.

Perhaps “he” already knew the answer, the tone slightly resembles one who have already given up.

As expected, Kazuma answered tauntingly

”Let me answer with my power------- “father”!! ”


Kazuma released blades of wind as he said this, and Genma let out flames in retaliation.

Both sides have things they cannot lose, the wind and flames fought against each other furiously, this may be the only way for the father and son to communicate upon meeting after four years.

A silence shrouded the residence. As Genma walks on the corridor alone, it felt like an abandoned house with no one in it.

Up until now, most of the members of the family have gathered at the Kannagi residence. Every single one of them, as though afraid to be found, breathed quietly, yet too scared to stay alone, gathered in the main hall, just shivering.

There is a basis for their fears, for the strongest in the branch family, Masato, and the two that is rumored to rival even the main branch together, Shingo and Takeya ,were murdered one by one, everyone was scared, afraid that the next one would be themselves.

Though Genma called them cowards for that, not everyone is as powerful as he is.

“I am late”

Genma kneeled before Jugo’s room, and upon receiving permission to enter, slide the paper door open, and came in moving in his kneeling position and stopped kneeling before Jugo, who showed deep hatred in his eyes.

”…… you are here really late.”

(You old sly fox, running away on your own.)

Jugo said, without even bothering to keep his unpleasant thoughts to himself.

”By the way, where is Ayano?”

Genma asked, as though nothing happened, pretending not to hear his words.

”She was too noisy, so I sent her out.”

Jugo’s voice sounded even more displeased, several minutes ago, he just pacified Ayano, who would possibly go to the hotel where Kazuma stays and set it in flames in her rage.

”This is something that cannot be helped. She had been in such close terms with Masato after all.”

Genma made comments looking as though he has nothing to do with it, making Jugo furious at his actions.

”Oh, I can’t tell that you were so lenient. Since you were so concerned about Ayano, won’t it be better to calm her down earlier?”

When Ayano was making a big scene shouting and screaming, Genma turned to one side as though nothing happened, and left his seat mid-way. And to be so thick-skinned to come back once she finally calmed down, anyone would grumble about it, even if it wasn’t Jugo.

”That was because I had to give instructions to everyone in the clan. At the same time I wanted to hear the reports from the Fuga clan.”

Genma did not want to mention these, as they were of no relevance, its fine to just ignore these things, Jugo knows this very well as well. So he stopped questioning about it, as there were other matters requiring discussion.

”So what do you think? Most of the people in the clan believes Kazuma did it----“ [or you prefer Most of the people in the clan pinned Kazuma to the crimes]

”To kill Masato and Takeshi without Ayano noticing, then show himself purposely before making his escape. And as he makes his escape he spots Shingo and Takeya and continues to kill the both of them at the same time. Even though it is possible considering the timings……… it is still to difficult to be done.”

”Hearing you say that makes me feel much better. I almost thought I was the only one normal.”

Hearing such words from Judo, who don’t usually mock others, Genma shows a smirk on his face.

”That is because everyone feels insecure. Compared to some unknown enemy, they find it easier to think that Kazuma is back in Japan for revenge.”


“… Does Ayano feel insecure as well?”

”She just lost her rationality due to Masato’s death that’s all.”

Genma brought the issue across faintly, it is a critical period now, there is no time to bother with that stubborn girl.

(Before we know the true identity of our enemy, feel free to be angry as much as you want!)

His thoughts were blunt, even though it is difficult to say such things to Jugo.

”Compared to these, the problem still lies with Kazuma. No matter what, his actions are too suspicious. Maybe he is in cahoots with the enemy!”

“That is true. If he really didn’t do it, he should come and explain everything. It couldn’t be that he is afraid we might kill him without hearing him first right? Leaving you aside, he should still trust me a lot.”

”Indeed.”

Genma can only give a bitter smile to Jugo’s mocking remarks, as he has done nothing to deserve Kazuma’s trust, so he has no way of rebutting his words as of now.

”However, the only one who can capture Kazuma is me.”

”…… Shingo and Takeya are really killed by Kazuma?”

”Even though this is just a speculation, I believe the murderer is someone else…… Perhaps it is the person whom Ayano saw! But Kazuma defeated the two of them beforehand. From the marks the wind blades made as they grazed the ground and the position of the bodies, they were definitely lying on the floor when they were attacked.”

Genma said faintly, but it sounded like boasting in Jugo’s ears. If Genma’s assumption was true, Kazuma has already attained strength that rivals the main branch.

”You seem really happy, Genma. If that is so, why did you abandon Kazuma back then?”

Jugo finally asked the question that he has never asked for four years. He was always wondering about it.

No matter how bad Genma is at expressing himself, even if no one can understand what he is thinking, Jugo was able to come to realize that Genma actually loves Kazuma a lot.

”I was born as a Kannagi, lived as a Kannagi. I was not allowed to choose any other way of living…… This is the same for my son as well.”

”So that is why you threw him to somewhere you can’t reach? For him to choose a path he desires? Even so, there was no need to leave him all alone! What if he starved to death by the roadside.”

“Hmph…… What are you talking about? He is my son.”

”Sigh---- So that’s it.”

He had no strength to continue asking about this boastful statement, after Jugo finished talking about some unimportant matters, he returns to the main topic once more.

”So, can you defeat Kazuma?”

Genma did not reply, instead he fixed his eyes upon Jugo, those eyes were more convincing than any words can be, as though saying “there is no way I can lose.”.

”I understand. I shall leave you to this matter then! When will there be results?”

”It should be settled by today. To put so much time on that kid will only make our real enemy take advantage of the situation.” [actual text was more of “to put so much time on that guy will only let our enemy 得寸進尺”, literal translation: “give him an inch, he takes a metre.” I cant think of a proper phrase to rephrase that.]

“-----I am looking forward to your performance.”

Genma, without reply, showed his respects[or bowed, not sure which to use], and quietly left the room, intending to nab his son with his very own hands.

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