Volume 4 Chapter 17 Raikou Asks Ryougen-Kun And Gen Shuuyoku For A Favor
──At the same time, in Ryougen-kun's mansion──
"Please, Your Royal Highness the King's younger brother! Let me go to Toukaku town!"
"No way. Sister disciple, the 'martial artist killer' poison isn't completely gone yet, you know?"
In a room of the mansion, Raikou was asking Ryougen-kun for a favor.
Gen Shuuyoku was beside her, stopping her.
Early in the morning, a letter arrived for Raikou from Tenhou's family.
It was written by Tenhou.
Most likely, a messenger pigeon from Ryuu Seirei brought Tenhou's letter to Hokurin.
The content was as follows:
'I found a suspicious person in Toukaku town.
This person was using techniques similar to 'Five Divine Steps' and 'Five Divine Swordsmanship.'
Of course, they are different from Master Raikou's delicate techniques.
They were rough and forceful. The similarity is only in the form of the techniques.
This person seemed experienced and had invaded Toukaku town.
It seems the enemy realized that I'm a user of 'Five Divine Steps' and 'Five Divine Swordsmanship.'"
I was called "Disciple of the Cloud that Crushes Its Own Kind."
"Cloud that Crushes Its Own Kind" might refer to Master Gyoun.
I cornered a suspicious person, but unfortunately, I let them escape.
I'm not hurt. Please don't worry.
What concerns me is the phrase "Cloud that Crushes Its Own Kind."
If that describes Master Gyoun, did that suspicious person receive training from someone in Master Gyoun's group? Do you have any idea, Master Raikou?
If you do, please let me know. I beg you.
However, Master Raikou doesn't need to come to Toukaku.
I ask that you focus on treating the "martial artist killer."
A worried disciple, Tenhou'
──Suspicious person at Toukaku.
──The technique used by the suspicious person was similar to Raikou's technique.
──That person might have been trained by someone from Master Gyoun's group.
Receiving such news, Raikou couldn't stay silent.
Immediately, she came to ask Ryougen-kun for permission to go to Toukaku.
Gen Shuuyoku was trying to stop Raikou.
She had received a letter from Tenhou saying, "Please stop Master Raikou if she tries to do something reckless."
Of course, even without that, she would have tried to stop her.
Raikou is still in treatment. As a doctor, she can't take her eyes off her.
"Calm down, Raikou."
Ryougen-kun said in a dignified voice.
"You shouldn't worry Tenhou and your younger disciples."
"But..."
"I understand how you feel. I was also worried about Toukaku."
Ryougen-kun nodded.
"I didn't think much about it until Kou Tenhou asked for help... but there is something strange about that town."
"...Strange, you say?"
"The safety around Toukaku is well-known. However, it's too good compared to other towns. Merchant caravans that leave the surrounding towns sometimes get attacked by bandits, but that doesn't happen in Toukaku. I'm curious about how the Chou Family achieved that."
"Right now, it seems suspicious people are coming and going."
"That's also a strange story. According to Kou Tenhou, those suspicious people seemed experienced, right?"
"Yes. The letter says so."
"Then, they must have invaded Toukaku multiple times. Yet... why has no one noticed until now? Toukaku is a safe town. So, the soldiers should have been guarding it closely. Why didn't they notice the intruders? What were those suspicious people doing in the town? Were they in contact with someone? Who was that person...?"
As if sinking into thought, Ryougen-kun closed his eyes.
Then, he shook his head.
"My side will also send in investigators. We will do it secretly to avoid provoking the Chou Family."
"Yes. Your Royal Highness the King's younger brother."
Raikou nodded.
She was rubbing her injured leg with a bitter expression.
The poison from the 'martial artist killer' runs deep.
It needs to be regularly detoxified, and her body's 'ki' must be adjusted.
If not, there could be lasting effects.
Of course, the lasting effects would be minor.
Just a slight numbness in the leg or a little pain.
However, in a battle between masters, that could become a fatal weakness.
In a moment of distraction from the numbness or pain, one could lose their life.
So, Raikou's treatment must be done carefully.
"Raikou, do you have any idea about the martial arts used by the suspicious person?"
"...The person who taught the suspicious individual martial arts is probably a woman who calls herself Bakkai."
"Bakkai? Is that the name of the monster that brings drought?"
"Yes. It is the name that pairs with my master Gyoun, who brings rain."
'Gyoun' brings rain.
To counter the one with that name, a woman from the same school took the name 'Bakkai,' which means 'drought.'
Raikou doesn't know her real name.
"Bakkai attacked my senior disciple, Master Gyoun, and was defeated in return. Master Gyoun got a wound on his arm, but instead, he inflicted deep injuries on Bakkai's one leg and one arm, destroying several of his meridians. Master Gyoun has been regretting that ever since."
"I have also heard this story from Gen Shuuyoku."
Gen Shuuyoku continued Raikou's story.
"Because of that regret, Master Gyoun said he gave up martial arts. After that, he learned medicine, but maybe it was to heal Bakkai's wounds."
"If he said 'the cloud that crushes fellow disciples' after seeing Tenhou's technique... that person is probably Bakkai's disciple. I think the reason the suspicious person's technique was rough is that Bakkai's body couldn't handle it. With a body that couldn't move well, she probably couldn't teach her disciple properly."
Raikou said bitterly.
And then──
"If it's against Bakkai, I must go."
"Senior sister... that's──."
"Please. Yokumai. I'm asking you for a lifetime favor. I want you to come with me."
"......Senior sister."
"If Yokumai is with me, I can continue the treatment, right? Of course, I don't plan to fight. It's pathetic, but... I rely on you, Yokumai, and Tenhou. Please... can you lend me your strength?"
Raikou pressed her forehead to the floor.
The greatest martial artist, and her senior sister.
That Raikou was bowing down in front of her.
With a trembling voice. Desperately.
Gen Shuuyoku quietly nodded as she watched her older sister disciple.
Then──
"I understand. I'm worried about Tenhou and Touri too. Let's go together."
"Yokumai..."
"I ask for your permission from Your Royal Highness the King's younger brother as well."
After that, Gen Shuuyoku turned to Ryougen-kun.
"I will always stay by my older sister disciple's side to provide treatment. Please allow this Gen Shuuyoku and Raikou to head to Toukaku town."
"Please! Your Royal Highness the King's younger brother!"
Raikou and Gen Shuuyoku made their request to Ryougen-kun.
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