They walked on through the village. As they passed the houses, some of the men took their leave, returning home to their families for the evening.
Before long the only ones left were those that dwelled within the Niwa estate, and Togashi. Nakatane lead the way, and soon they found themselves outside an unfamiliar home of rather grand proportions.
"This is yours now, Miura-kun."
"Eh!?"
Masaatsu and Morohira gasped in surprise, turning to Gengyo for an explanation. He met their surprised stares with a simple shrug. There was not much that required explaining.
"I see. Thank you."
He said not impolitely.
"It has been cleaned and tidied. There is very little that remains left inside, aside from the essentials. Do with the space as you wish."
The master continued, a little sadly, clearly remembering something in regards to Ishiyama.
He turned his face away, hiding his expression as he took his leave.
