Chapter 261: The Visit Of Sei Shigeru

“Actually, it won’t take long to fulfill Aunt Furuhashi’s obsession.” Chiba Shiori hesitated and continued, “But this method won’t be easy. You can let Harunaka-san challenge the famous Kendo players in the Competitive Kendo Community.” The famous Kendo players that she referred to were all players of the seventh or eighth dan. To be able to reach the seventh dan, the youngest player would be around 50 years old.

If Harunaka could defeat the players, it would definitely cause a commotion in the community, and she would become famous right away. However, there was a key problem here.

Kimura Kazuki let out a soft sigh. “I’m just afraid that even if Harunaka were to challenge them, they would decline the challenge.”

How old was Harunaka? She was only 16 years old, and she had only obtained the second dan in the Competitive Kendo Community. For a second dan player to challenge a seventh dan player, it would be basically inconceivable from an outsiders’ point of view.

This was a shortcut unallowed by the National Kendo Association of Japan. After all, the All Japan Kendo Championship was meant to be a platform for everyone to compete to be the champion. If anyone could just go and issue a challenge, there would be no need for the existence of the championship.

The most important thing was that no one would probably care about Harunaka even if she were to issue the challenge. It would not be surprising for the Kendo players to win against Harunaka. However, if they were to lose, their pride and reputation would be crushed. Therefore, no one in their right mind would accept such a challenge that would bring much harm, and no benefit.

“How did it go?” Furuhashi Sakurakyu asked anxiously after Kimura Kazuki hung up the phone.

After she asked, Kimura Kazuki gave her a long stare that was filled with complex emotions, and fear took over her.

Although the lights in the bedroom were on, the mixed expression on Kimura Kazuki’s face made her worried.

She did not feel good about this, and she asked nervously, “C-can I not ascend into heaven?”

Kimura Kazuki did not say anything. He took a glance at her, and remained silent. At last, he let out a deep sigh and said, “It’s nothing.” Then, he told Furuhashi Sakurakyu about Chiba Shiori’s prediction.

“Oh, I see.” Furuhashi Sakurakyu was relieved after hearing this. She then thought of something, and asked excitedly, “Does that mean that I can stay in the human realm for another four years?”

“Mmm,” Kimura Kazuki replied dully. He waved his hand and said, “You should go and accompany Kumoko, I’m going to rest now.”

“Alright…” Furuhashi Sakurakyu did not want to linger any longer too as Kimura Kazuki had been giving off a dangerous aura.

Furuhashi Sakurakyu was right. Kimura Kazuki was thinking if he wanted her to die through euthanasia. He was not a saint, and the only reason he sought apparitions to fulfill their obsessions was to obtain reiki from the spirits. However, he banished the notion after he gave it some thought.

It was possible to fulfill Furuhashi Sakurakyu’s obsession, they just needed more time. If it was absolutely impossible to fulfill the obsession, he would have to resort to drastic measures, but since Furuhashi Sakurakyu’s obsession could be fulfilled, it would be totally against his nature to euthanize her.

This was a matter of principle, and Kimura Kazuki would not contravene it. After all, he had grown close to Furuhashi Sakurakyu, and he was also friends with Harunaka. Hence, he would not be able to do something so cruel. This was the reason he preferred to do things alone instead of having social ties to a community.

Once one had friends, one would start to hesitate and become indecisive if something were to involve someone close. This was the weakness of human nature, and even he was not able to be immune to it. After all, he was not cultivating ruthlessness. After this, he did not dwell on it any longer, and went to bed immediately.

The next day, Kimura Kazuki attended school as usual.

After he won the Jade Dragon Flag Competition, Kimura Kazuki’s reputation in the school had increased. Before this, many students looked at him with fear and curiosity because there were many brutal rumours about him in Sakura Kyu High School.

However, after winning the Jade Dragon Flag Competition, Kimura Kazuki and Harunaka’s reputation surged even more. There was not much impact for Kimura Kazuki since he was already infamous in the school before this, but now that Harunaka’s reputation had grown, she would be randomly greeted by people on the streets. People would approach her for a conversation during her lunchtime in the cafeteria. Harunaka felt bad to reject them, hence after a few days, it started to get annoying.

Harunaka had finally understood why her senior would put up such an unapproachable face at school to deter people from approaching him. However, her personality made it hard for her to do so. In addition to these, the Kendo Association had also been seeing a resurgence in popularity. Many students without an association were rushing to join it.

Just as Kimura Kazuki reached home in the afternoon, someone came to pay him a visit.

Arisu Atsuhito and Sei Shigeru were both startled when they saw Furuhashi Sakurakyu at the door. At a glance, they knew that the woman in front of them was not human.

However, both of them remained their composure, and Arisu Atsuhito was especially calm. He was here to fulfill the order of the first generation’s master, which was for him to come and compensate. The master of the first generation had promised Kimura Kazuki that he would compensate him tenfold.

“Kazuki, someone is looking for you.” Ever since Furuhashi Sakurakyu found out that she could spend another four years in the human realm, she was a lot more relaxed. She was no longer anxious, and had stopped to sleep in the Sun and Moon Sword’s internal. After all, she had been acting like a recluse these few days as she had moved into Weier Apartment. She would leisurely surf the Internet, take care of Kumoko, and discuss dinner.

Sei Shigeru was surprised again when he spotted Kumoko watching television in the living room. He assessed her with a serious face, and was amazed at the fact that Kumoko was in the state of demi-ghost. On the other hand, Arisu Atsuhito was unperturbed. His power was lower that Sei Shigeru, hence he thought that Kumoko was a condensed specter just like Furuhashi Sakurakyu.

He gave Kimura Kazuki a slight smile when he saw him, clearly adapted from the previous family drama that had happened in the past. He placed the jade box gently on the coffee table, and said warmly, “Master Kimura, this is the gift of compensation from the Arisu family.”

Kimura Kazuki looked at Arisu Atsuhito in astonishment as he did not expect him to be so well adjusted a few days after his son’s death. He could not see any signs of hatred in Arisu Atsuhito’s eyes. In the past, he was extremely protective of his son. It seemed that the reason the Arisu Family was prosperous for generations was that they had a great philosophy of life. He said plainly, “I accept the compensation. The feelings of gratitude or resentment between the Arisu family and I are liquidated from now on.”

The color returned to Arisu Atsuhito’s face after he received Kimura Kazuki’s response. He was relieved, and said with a smile, “Well then, I won’t bother Master Kimura any longer. The first generation’s head of household really admires you, so please feel free to drop by Arisu Shrine whenever you have time. The door of the Arisu family will always be open to you. Please let us know if you need anything too.”

Kimura Kazuki acknowledged his statement, but did not comment any further.

After Arisu Atsuhito had left, Kimura Kazuki returned his attention to Sei Shigeru.

At the sight of this, Sei Shigeru gave a slight smile in reply, “Long time no see, Kimura-kun.”

“It’s been a while.” Kimura Kazuki smiled in return and replied, “I would have contacted you had you not come over.”

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