Volume 2 Chapter 11 Gen Shuuyoku, Talking With Her Daughter Ii
──Gen Shuuyoku's Perspective──
"Are Tenhou-sama and Ouka not here today?"
Touri asked her mother, Shuuyoku.
Touri was holding a cloth and continuing to clean the room.
She wanted to keep it tidy in case Tenhou and Ouka came by.
Also, when she was practicing the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique,' she had to expose more skin.
It would be terrible if Tenhou or Ouka were to accidentally hurt themselves with something sharp.
To prevent that, Touri cleaned every corner of the room every day.
"I heard Tenhou-sama is out."
"That's right. He said he was going to a meeting."
"What about Ouka-sama?"
"Ouka is writing a letter to her parents in Souma Country. She's reporting that she arrived in Aika Country."
"...Is that so?"
"Are you feeling lonely, Touri?"
"Yes."
Touri pressed her hands against her chest and said,
"They are my first friends."
"I'm sorry. The reason you haven't made friends until now is that I made you live a wandering life."
Shuyoku gently patted her daughter's head and said,
"But I think we can stay in Aika Country for a long time. Maybe Touri won't have to live a wandering life anymore."
"...Mother?"
"I plan to train in martial arts a bit longer in this country. My proud 'Finger Control Art' was easily broken by Tenhou."
When Gen Shuuyoku used the Pressure Point Technique on Tenhou, he injected different types of 'ki' into 5 different points on his body.
It was to test his ability.
It should have taken at least an hour, or even longer, to release it.
Yet, Tenhou easily broke free from it.
"It seems his 'Divine Energy' can change attributes freely and cancel the Pressure Point Technique. If it's him──."
──he might be able to counter the 'Four Fiends' techniques.
Shuuyoku shook her head to dismiss the thought.
She wouldn't involve Touri, Tenhou, and Ouka in the fight against the 'Four Fiends.'
She had already decided to handle everything by herself.
"By the way, Touri. How's your health?"
"I'm fine. Touri is doing well."
Touri twirled around with a broom in hand.
Since coming to this house, Touri has consistently done the cleaning and other chores.
So far, she hasn't had a fever.
"Show me the state of your 'ki.'"
"Y-yes."
Gen Shuuyoku took Touri's hand and checked the condition of her meridians.
The disturbance in her 'ki' energy was weakening.
It was probably because she had been doing guidance with Tenhou, Ouka, and Seirei.
Their 'Divine Energy' has synchronized, and the 'ki' energy is becoming more balanced.
"That's good. You should thank Tenhou and the others."
"Y-yes. Of course."
"If you're feeling well, can I ask you to run an errand?"
Shuuyoku thought for a moment and said,
"Later, go deliver the medicinal herbs to Tenhou's house. You should give them to Gyokushi-sama of the Kou family."
As soon as Shuuyoku arrived in Aika Country, she visited the Kou family and examined Gyokushi.
After that, she had been preparing medicinal herbs for her.
"I'll let Ryougen-kun's aide, Tanshi-sama, know about the preparations. So that even when I'm not around, the herbs can be delivered to Gyokushis-sama."
"Tenhou-sama's mother is in poor health, right?"
"Yes, but there's no need to worry too much. If she continues to use the prepared herbs, she'll get better soon. However..."
"Is something wrong, Mother?"
"From what I've seen, Gyokushi-sama seems to have very strong feelings."
General Skybear, Kou Eishin, seems to dote on his wife, Gyokushi.
However, when Shuuyoku examined her and listened to her, she found that Gyokushi deeply loves Kou Eishin as well.
The problem is that Gyokushi was born a commoner.
She is concerned about their difference in status.
Because of that, she doesn't express her feelings much. This is causing a strain on her heart, weakening her vitality... that was Shuuyoku's assessment.
"I told Gyokushi-sama to express her feelings a lot to 'General Skybear.' If she does that, her health will get better."
"I see, so those symptoms exist."
"The mind and body are connected. If Gyokushi-sama loses their family... she might suffer a deep emotional wound, and because of that, she could fall seriously ill. I can only pray that doesn't happen."
Shuuyoku nodded at Touri.
"Remember that there are such cases. It will help you when you start working in medicine."
"Yes, Mother."
Touri, still holding the cleaning cloth, began to repeat the words she just heard.
Touri is serious. Plus, she's smart.
What stands out the most is her memory and observation skills. Those will be useful in medicine too.
(If she stays healthy like this, Touri will surely surpass me.)
Shuuyoku looked at her daughter with a gentle expression.
Then, Touri suddenly seemed to realize something.
"By the way, Mother. When I was doing 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' with Tenhou and Seirei, something strange happened."
"Something strange?"
"Tenhou, who was guiding with me, noticed that I have a scar on my back."
"I see..."
That scar is from when she was attacked by the 'Four Fiends.'
The enemy struck from behind, targeting Touri.
The attack barely missed her heart.
If it had been off by just a little more, Touri wouldn't be alive.
Touri must have always hated having that scar seen...
"However, Touri didn't mind being seen by Tenhou-sama with her injuries."
"...Oh?"
"Also, Tenhou-sama said, 'If Touri-san continues to master her skills, Touri-san might become a master who can change history.' Just like Gyoun-sama said."
"...That's quite frightening. He is."
Gyoun, the master of Shuuyoku, recognized Touri's talent.
He told her that once the injuries from the 'Four Fiends' technique healed, she would become a master even greater than Gen Shuuyoku.
If Tenhou said the same thing, then she must have seen Touri's talent too.
"When I heard those words, I felt really happy. If I really have talent... I wanted to find out what I could do with it."
Touri continued.
"I thought my meridian injuries would never heal. So, I planned to help my mother as long as I lived. I thought that was enough for my life."
"...Touri."
"But if my injuries can heal... then after that, I want to repay the people who helped me. If I have some talent, I want to use it for the people I care about. That's what I've come to think."
"I see."
"Doing the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' with Tenhou-sama... is embarrassing. Because of my big chest, I can't move as quickly as Ouka-sama or Seirei-sama. But that's okay. I will do my best with what I can do."
"You've grown, Touri."
"...Hehe."
As she stroked her head, Touri squinted her eyes happily.
In the near future, Shuuyoku would have to leave Touri.
It was to defeat those who used the dangerous "Four Fiends' techniques."
Ryougen-kun said, "I'll take care of your daughter."
In return, Shuuyoku promised to work as Ryougen-kun's subordinate while staying in Aika Country.
After that, she planned to go on a journey after repaying her debts to Ryougen-kun and Tenhou.
What worried her was how Touri would react after she left the country──
(...I guess I was worrying for nothing.)
While holding her daughter's shoulders, Shuuyoku let out a sigh of relief.
Touri was growing by interacting with Tenhou and Ouka──people her age.
Probably at a speed that would surprise Shuuyoku.
(I must have been too overprotective. Touri has grown far beyond my expectations.)
"...Mother."
"What is it, Touri?"
"Touri wants to repay Tenhou-sama first."
With a dreamy expression, Touri began to whisper.
"That person is always trying to improve himself. Touri wants to do what she can for that. I can't use martial arts, but... I've seen your techniques, so I have knowledge. I'm good at remembering what I've seen and experienced──"
"There's no need to rush, Touri."
Gen Shuuyoku stroked her daughter's hair.
"Touri has time, you know... right?"
"Yes, Mother."
"Take your time to think about what you want to do, and then decide."
As Shuuyoku whispered those words, she snuggled close to Touri.
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