Maki's story

Thanks for your hard work today.

Well, what can I do? After all, it's not an easy to lead Tobunkai...

Ah... I really hope I can find some time to relax.

Don't laugh at me, Kasumi.

I won't, you don't have to wear a mask in front of me.

......!

Did you hear that?

...Yes, I can't remember how many times it was.

Hah, still doesn't want to give up.

Go away. Don't come back.

You aren't qualified.

Damn it...

...You speak in a cold way, but your actions are always soft hearted.

However, a soft hearted person cannot be a qualified successor.

You should know that.

I understand... But I don't want to be a person like uncle.

"Reverse Blade, means to not kill"...

Although my father didn't become a strong Radiant, what he taught me is more powerful than any Lens.

...I see.

No matter what, I'll be on your side.

What are you doing?!

(It's uncle's voice... Who is he arguing with?)

Isn't that perfect? You should thank me for solving the problem that has bothered you for so long.

Now that you have found the Spirit Lens, you can leave.

There is no need for Uroboros to intervene in Tobunkai's affairs.

(Uroboros!? What are they going to do to uncle!)

Uncle! Be careful of... Uroboros!?

...Father?

Maki!?

...What have you done, uncle?

Did you kill father? Or was it you lot who killed father!?

...It's all for the sake of Tobunkai.

...Tobunkai?

...Sorry, I can't accept this reason!

The meeting should start soon, in the ancestral house.

It seems I have to help you with Tobunkai, or else you won't be able to get away from it, right?

...Don't hurt her.

Don't leave, Sakai! Stop!

Little girl, don't think about going in with me here.

Miss Maki, you can't go in. There's an important meeting going on.

Get out of my way!

Are you trying to break through my "Unwavering Spirit" by holding "Senchu"?

You... Bring it on then!

Wait a second.

No matter what, Maki is the daughter of Tobunkai's second generation leader.

Since it's a matter of Tobunkai, Maki has the right to participate.

...Please take off the "Senchu" and leave it in my custody for the time being.

OK, let's bury the second generation leader first.

From now on, Tobunkai must be led by a strong Radiant.

Maki is still too young, so I, Tokugawa Ieyasu's Radiant, will be the 3rd generation leader.

Do you have any objections?

No! It's not like what he said--

Since there are no objections, from now on, the reconstruction of Tobunkai will be my top priority! Disorder and decadence must never exist in the foundation of Tobunkai. I will root out these people, one by one!

No... No...

Uncle Fujiwara, Uncle Yonekura... Listen to me!

The meeting's over!

...Sakai!!!

Father... Senchu...

In spite of this situation, I am still following your instructions.

Hah... But what should come will finally come.

Come out.

...Here Comes, Kasumi.

Did the 3rd generation leader send you here?

In fact, I don't even need to ask. Who else would do this...

Bring it on.

Huff... Huff...

...

Just do it. That way I can complete my mission.

Mission...

Just go. I'm not going to kill you.

...The 3rd generation leader was right. Senchu is the Reverse Blade Designed Not to Kill.

If you aren't going to kill me, let me stay.

Let you stay?

I'm a member of the Muramasa family, the sword forgers. I've been cursed for forging weapons for multiple generations.

You can forge magic weapons with a Lens, but it may betray you because of the murder your weapons commit.

I don't want to become a murdering God of War, so I have been looking for ways to break the curse of the Demon Blade.

I see...

(The Demon Blade... My uncle even thought of killing me in this way...)

What do you think about it?

It's unfortunate, but I envy you. I also want to carry out my faith bravely...

If so, please tell me more stories about Senchu.

...As you wish.

Miss, come in! Sachiko has been waiting for you for a long time.

Erm... I haven't actually figured out how to say it.

Just tell me your thoughts! Have you made up your mind already?

Seeing the Fujiwara Family's attitude towards the 3rd generation leader, they are the most likely ones to help us!

...Um! (Huff... This must work!)

Sachiko, the Lady is here!

Sachiko has been looking forward to seeing you.

Hey, don't make it too formal. You will make the Lady feel nervous...

Feel free to tell me anything. I will listen carefully.

Well, actually... I want the support of the Fujiwara Family.

Oh?

You were there that night. For what uncle... the 3rd generation leader did... I believe you'll have your own judgment.

I don't want Tobunkai to turn into a violent extremist group. What I want is to implement the ideas of my grandmother and father.

But I can't compete with the 3rd generation leader with my own strength. So please help me.

I see...

Well, let's have a competition then.

Huh? Sachiko, you...

Let's decide after the competition.

...OK.

I lost.

It was just a narrow victory...

In fact, I don't agree with some of the 3rd generation leader's actions.

Huh?

But at present, Lady, your are too weak. I cannot rest easy and choose.

That's why I had to find out how determined you are using the samurai way.

I see! You could've said that earlier, I thought you...

...I'm very determined.

Yes, you've just proved that.

You are a respectable warrior, at least I'm sure you are for now.

The true warriors can be trusted.

I will help you grow. Please take on Tobunkai's future, Maki.

...I will. Thank you, Sachiko.

Miss Miyuki? What can I do for you here?

There's something I need your help with, Maki.

Just tell me what it is.

Maki, do you know that the 3rd generation leader of Tobunkai, your uncle, is running an underground black market?

The goods in circulation on the black market pose a threat to people's safety. Therefore. I want to stop it.

...I said, just tell me what it is.

Meow?

You don't want to ensure people's safety, you just want to restore a monopoly over the market.

Am I right, Miss Miyuki?

...

Hahaha, great. I like being frank, Maki.

Right, just tell me what you want, Maki.

...I need the support of Phoenix.

Meow? Why?

Once I touch the black market, I am bound to have a confrontation with my uncle. This is not a good thing for Tobunkai.

Therefore, I hope that your consortium can provide me with financial support to restore the vitality of Tobunkai.

I see, meow... But I never invest in a business I'm not sure about.

Prove to me that you have the strength to do this, and I will meet your requirements. What do you think, meow?

...Deal.

Hahaha, you win, meow, Maki..

So, about what I just said...

You have my word. I will provide you with the financial support you need, meow.

Well, I'll find a way to ban all of the 3rd generation leader's illegal businesses.

Deal, meow.

I like ambitious kids, meow. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do, Maki.