Chapter 305 - The Time Has Come

The wind carried a crisp edge as it swept across the Kazuichi Stronghold, ruffling the fortified walls and whistling through the dense trees at the boundary. A full month had passed since they began fortifying and gathering allies, and now the Kazuichi Stronghold stood as a beacon of hope and resistance in a world overrun by decay. Kazuichi's efforts had forged alliances with nearby strongholds, linking once-isolated survivors into a web of cooperation, trade, and shared resources that stretched across the land. The scouts had multiplied and extended their reach, providing a comprehensive network of eyes across the wilderness. Supplies flowed with regularity along the new trade routes, while vital information was passed along to keep everyone vigilant, aware of any potential dangers that approached.