Samurai Oni
AWKWARD THING

Gama is already safe but it feels like something is left behind. Either this was because one corpse was found, or because of the existence of a controlling yokai who was seen cooperating with the dream yokai.

Nekomata's thinking was not wrong, because he also noticed what Akio was really after, the controlling yokai.

True, a yokai dream will not act this aggressively because, as it is called "dream", it will only exist in every dream of people and give them nightmares to make them afraid to sleep, that's what's in search of. But this aggressive and reckless act was clearly something behind it.

The phrase yokai dream shortly before devouring Akio was clearly proven.

“If I could be honest, I was so scared when I saw that oni mask. Because what? Because I heard it from someone that you are our natural enemy!” So said.

And that made Akio think long, is it possible for the two yokai to work together? But it seems like the dream yokai had already been banished once it suffered a crushing defeat.

However, the controlling yokai aura was not felt at all until now.

***

Mikio Residence.

“Good morning, all of you. How is Akio doing?” ask Keiko who just came.

“Ah, Mistress. I'm sorry,”

Brak!

The door of the room opened, revealing the figure of Chiharu in a weak state about to come out from there.

“Chiharu? Is that you?”

Rushing Keiko came to him and asked if something had happened. Chiharu just shook her head but it was very clear that she was in a weak condition especially her face was pale and her skin felt very cold.

“Chiharu, I will take you to a safer place. Come on come with me. And there later, please tell me everything, yes Chiharu.”

“Mistress, will you take care of Miss Chiharu at your place?” ask Yasha.

“Yes. I'm also worried that his family will come looking for.”

“Then, let me help.”

Yasha goes along with Chiharu and Keiko. While Kizu with her fox form had just come out of the hiding place. As they leave, Akashi and Nekomata return home.

“Kizu, Mr Akio where?”

“Not yet home. I've been waiting for him for a long time.”

“So.”

***

Leaving Mikio's residence, Keiko escorted Chiharu to Yamamoto's residence.

“Then I will get here. Please be careful.”

“Eh, you won't go inside? Since Chiharu is in a state of unconsciousness, I want to know something.”

“No.”

“Do you want to drink tea for a while?”

Early in the morning, Yamamoto's residence looked very quiet. Yasha finally went inside.

“Mistress, you didn't deliver her back to Miss Chiharu's family?”

“For the moment no. Because my husband told me that the city of Gama was tainted with an evil aura. He woke up and then went there,” explained Keiko.

“So apparently.”

Chiharu who lost a lot of blood has been taken care of by the healer. Keiko and Yasha were about to talk about something that had happened in the city of Gama.

Know a little of the situation. Obviously the samurai who were in other regions certainly felt an evil aura despite its location being very far away. One by one they came even though it was actually too late.

“Satsuki! You're looking for the second daughter of the Momoka family?”

“Yes. I saw her with Mrs Yamamoto.”

“Then I will send Ito there.”

This incident will affect all samurai in the land of Shinpi-tekina. After losing the Shogun now almost one territory is captured by the dream yokai. It's an unpleasant success.

All of this is because of the work of one yokai who seems to know who controls all of these yokai.

“Mr Akio went to Gama city to eliminate the dream yokai, but it didn't seem to go well. Honestly, I can't say as much detail as possible because I wasn't directly involved to it.”

Yasha shook her head slowly, as a sign that she herself did not really understand the situation.

“So. It's only fitting that I don't see Akio anywhere. Let's just hope she's safe, and all the members of Momoka's family including Chiharu,” hope Keiko has a sad face.

“Ya, I hope so.”

While drinking this delicious warm tea, Yasha looked around. He noticed some spell paper attached to the wall. Yasha knew that the thing was quite dangerous for her, which was why she wanted to leave immediately but unfortunately she could not refuse this tea.

“Indeed it looks like I should ask Chiharu.”

“Mistress, I hope all of them are safe. However, Miss Chiharu's condition is already very severe. If I can say, Miss Chiharu was injured because of that yokai, then how?”

“What do you mean that says as if you were trying to test me.”

“No,” said Yasha slightly smiling, there were two small fangs between her teeth.

Doc! Doc!

Someone knocked on the gate of Yamamoto's residence. Ito, the envoy from Satsuki, makes sure that the state of Chiharu being brought by Keiko is fine.

“Sorry, you brought princess Momoka here?”

“Ya, please. For the time being he can only lie down and yet be unconscious.”

Keiko lets Ito inside. And as one of Satsuki's comrades said, Chiharu was right here.

“Hm, no signs of him still being controlled. But why do I feel the presence of yokai aura vaguely here?” Ito wondered confusion.

“Eh? A yokai? No way, do they show up again?” Keiko panicked immediately.

Meant by Ito is none other than Yasha, a man who is currently just sitting quietly while drinking a cup of warm tea. He could not comment for fear that Ito would realize that his existence was not human.

“But I am sure that this house will not be left by Mr. Yamamoto unattended. At least I believe,” said Ito.

“Good, Mr Samurai.”

“Mistress, for the incident in Gama, please do not let you tell this to others.”

“Good, I understand.”

Yasha got up from her seat and said, “I beg you both. Please say hello to Miss Chiharu when you wake up later.”

“Yes. Please also say hello to him.”

“I understand.” Yasha nodded her head.

The dawn has gone. The sun has shone on every region of Shinpi-tekina. As for the occasional bad air, but the yokai will not dare to stand for longer in this hot sun.

Over time, Chiharu's recovery improved and her body was warm and she fell asleep. The time when he started to wake up, was already a few hours after sunrise.

“Mr Akio ...,” muttered Chiharu while opening both eyes slowly.

“Oh, already awake apparently.”

“Chiharu! You awake? How are you doing now?” ask Keiko who is very worried.

Chiharu was just silent, smiling thinly.