Chiko Muramasa knew that the things he said were actually difficult to understand, but as a person who has taken a dark road, perhaps - what is needed is this kind of almost crazy obsession.
"I can't remember the appearance of my son or my grandson at all. Although the family that inherited my name and forging skills have barely survived to later generations...but I don't seem to have done my job at all.
The obligations of father and grandfather...well, maybe this is karma."
"I don't know if it's a dream, reality, or something else. Anyway, I've been summoned now. Although I don't know who he is and why he was summoned..."
Qianzi Muramasa had a thoughtful look on his face.
In fact, he never understood this matter.
I have always claimed to be summoned here by the suppressive force, but no matter what, there should be a purpose...
"Wait a minute, is Mr. Muramasa also a servant? Just like Mr. Kotaro?"
Danzo finally realized something belatedly.
"Yes, it's just the shadow of a man who has nothing but forged swords."
Muramasa nodded.
"Speaking of which, Duan Zang only noticed it now. Don't you think it's weird that the old man is obviously a young man in foreign trade, but he calls himself 'old man', and we all call him old man? It must be for some reason.
That’s why.”
"Ah, this, this..."
Duan Zang thought it was simply because the old man was too young...
"In short, this life is destined to perish in this place, right?"
Muramasa brought the topic back, and even had a smile on his face when he said this.
"Since you must die, you must 'use' it properly."
"I - I plan to stay here for a while."
Qianzi Muramasa said seriously.
"The child is still sleeping at the foot of the mountain. The few survivors in the village have also gathered in my thatched hermitage."
"Raise those two children, marry her off, or let her become a traveler like Musashi, and then let Tasuke be able to stand alone and become an ordinary farmer, businessman, or official, of course.
It doesn’t matter if I learn to forge swords - I want them to survive anyway."
"For this, I have made all preparations."
"I will do my best, with the determination to forge even hoes, shovels, and even iron pots, and save money bit by bit...in order to be able to survive when my current appearance ends.
Let the two little guys choose their own future as they please. In this rare peaceful age, at least they can have enough to eat."
This is what Muramasa calls "karma".
Because I had not been able to take responsibility as a father and grandfather before, I came to this strange world and met two children who had no one to rely on——
From Muramasa's understanding, this is [God's will].
"The breath of metamorphosis is detected in front again... It's already the third wave, and the distance is getting closer every time. It seems that we are close to our goal."
Zuo Cun, who sensed the evil spirit, had already drawn his sword.
"Let's get rid of them quickly. These guys are really boring. Arranging these unnecessary enemies doesn't seem to be able to slow down our pace, right?"
Musashi complained as he followed Zuo Cun and rushed out.
...
Tick-tock——
Kill the metamorphosis and continue to move forward, heading to the top of the mountain——
Everyone's attention is obviously not on this.
Such a sound happened.
Zuo Cun sensed the crisis and his pupils shrank——
"Everyone, little——"
boom------
Before Zuo Cun could finish his words, a thunderbolt hit the place where Zuo Cun was standing.
Zuo Cun used his legs to push away the thunderbolt as much as possible.
——It has always been Zuo Cun who brought down thunder from the sky to kill other enemies, but now Zuo Cun himself was hit by the thunder. This is the first time!
Besides thunder, there are other things.
Wow——
It seemed like something was rushing down from the mountain.
"That is——Shuten Doji's Noble Phantasm!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka recognized what the torrent rushing along the mountain road was, and immediately felt like a ghost.
"Everyone, please avoid it quickly, that thing is the poisonous wine that melted the entire Sagami!!!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka gave full play to her strong athletic ability and jumped to the big tree on the side in three steps and two steps at a time.
But just as she stood firm on the tree, she felt her collar being grabbed——
"Mr. Samura!"
"Don't say anything. The poisonous wine will melt the tree trunks. It's not safe for you to stand there - go over there!"
In addition to grabbing Ritsuka, Samura also held Miyamoto Musashi in his other hand.
Everyone else also showed their special abilities, avoiding the constant thunderstorms and moving as high as possible.
The place above that had been invaded by the poisonous wine was almost deserted - and for this reason, it could be considered a safe place to land.
"Mr. Samura - go save Miss Danzo, she is also a living human being!"
Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Danzo who was struggling to move forward and said to Samura.
Of course she knows that Danzo is actually just a machine doll, but - since he is alive, it is worth saving!
"--good!"
Samura did not hesitate. After placing Musashi and Fujimaru Ritsuka on the ground, he went back to save the other three people.
In such a situation, it seems that only Zuo Cun is capable enough to save people.
"Musashi, take care of Ritsuka!"
He turned back to Musashi and said something.
"I see!"
Musashi had already pulled out Myojin Kiri Muramasa.
Since the enemy chose to cause this level of disaster to stop them, then maybe the opponent is already near them.
"Your Excellency Danzo, jump up!"
Samura held out his hand to Danzo.
After saving Duan Zang, he will go to rescue Muramasa - there is no need to worry too much about Kotaro's situation. His ability to move around may be stronger than Zuo Cun. If Duan Zang didn't want to save Muramasa, he said
Maybe it won't sink to the point where Zuocun needs to be rescued.
But just at this moment——
Malice.
A sudden attack of malice made Zuocun feel a chill down his spine.
That is——
"Shuten Doji——!"
roar--
Riding a large snake that was exactly the same as the one Summoned by Chiyome Mochizuki that day, Shuten Doji attacked with a sweet smile.
"You guys - good evening."
The big snake rushed madly on the flat ground and wrapped itself around Musashi.
Samura did not hesitate and threw Danzo and Muramasa into the distance. Then he unleashed all his speed and rushed towards Shuten Doji.