"Mind's Eye?"
"Have you heard it?"
"...I do, but that's only a legend, right?"
"Then, what is magic?"
"..." Tatsuya.
Even if the information was limited, Yakumo was sure that Tatsuya had fought the "Blue Beast," Hiiro Masa, and because of that, his expression of solemnity, as he never expected the two would fight, and the result would be Tatsuya's defeat.
Yet, it was impossible for him to get the details, nor did he want to invite trouble to his home, but he didn't mind giving some pointers to Tatsuya.
"Just keep it between us, okay? Also, you might as well stop with your aggressive thinking, especially regarding your family's situation." Yakumo stared at Tatsuya for a while, then said, "Or rather, I think that you should stop coming here if you still have that dangerous thought."
If Tatsuya was still persistent, then Yakumo thought that the pointers that he gave would be his gift to Tatsuya for the last time.
Tatsuya just remained silent and asked, "So... what is this Mind's Eye?"
"..."
Hearing Tatsuya's answer, while Yakumo had expected this, he sighed in relief, but for someone without an emotion, even if they had made a connection from their training, Yakumo's existence was as good as meaningless in Tatsuya's eyes.
"Before that... do you bring a device or any communication devices?"
"Yes."
Tatsuya knew that all devices had a possibility of being hacked by Masa and the Isshiki family. If so, then he might as well use it boldly, especially when he could do nothing against this threat.
Yet—
"...this will be our last time to meet each other."
Yakumo tried to endure the explosion and the headache in his head as his smile became cold and ferocious, and veins emerged on his bald head, showing his clear anger.
"Yes."
While Tatsuya said those words calmly, he felt something disappear within his heart, yet his decision didn't change since what was important in this world was only his little sister. Even if he knew that his family had an ambiguous relationship with the Isshiki family, his thoughts wouldn't change, especially after that last defeat.
"Okay, let's talk about the "Mind's Eye" first." Yakumo didn't even look at Tatsuya anymore, and his expression was flat, which made Tatsuya realize how distant they had become. "You can say that it is extrasensory perception, an ability to foresee or sense and avoid danger on the basis of an innate 6th sense, intuition, or prescience.
"Usually, such an ability can be gained through experience, talent, and knowledge, but sometimes, others are born with this ability without trying hard to learn it and are conveniently able to use such a similar ability, and the Isshiki family is such an existence since with their magic, they can use their bio-electricity to detect everything in their surroundings, like a radar, so any illusions, tricks, and magics are meaningless. If you try to approach them, then you are as good as dead."
"Is there a way to counter it?" Tatsuya asked.
"No." Yakumo showed a helpless expression and said, "They are the natural opponent of us, a ninja. They are our weakness, so it is meaningless for you to use everything that you have learned from me since all of it is useless in front of the Isshiki family."
"..."
"But compared to all of that, their might as magic swordsmen is what makes them fearsome and makes everyone hopeless against them in close combat." Yakumo looked at Tatsuya and asked, "Do you know why Hiiro Masa gained the nickname of the "Blue Beast"?"
"Was it due to his Coulomb's Sword?"
Even now, Tatsuya could still remember that blue flash that beheaded his head so cleanly that he was unable to show a single resistance.
"Yes." Yakumo nodded at Tatsuya's words. "As the blue light flashes, all of his opponents are torn apart like being bitten by a fierce beast. Thus, the "Blue Beast" is that person's nickname, but to enhance the performance of magic, martial arts are needed, and a new martial art is born in the Isshiki family."
"...what is that?"
"I don't know the name, but it is a battojutsu technique."
"Battojututsu? An iai? A quick draw sword technique?"
"Yes, we don't know the details since the Isshiki family never publicize it openly like all of their signature magic, but I am sure that this is the quickest sword drawing technique ever, and as long as their opponent is within their range, all of them will be cut, without any resistance."
Tatsuya didn't refute Yakumo since he had experienced Masa's technique, which killed him for the first time.
"Their slash is probably above the speed of sound, so you can imagine how fast it is."
"...." Tatsuya.
"Now, that's it. Goodbye. Don't come to this place anymore."
Yet, Yakumo knew that his problem wasn't over, and he needed to handle this problem, especially when he wasn't sure whether the Isshiki family had hijacked the electronic device owned by Tatsuya, but let's just prepare for the worst.
There were probably other secrets kept by the Isshiki family, but even as the strongest ninja in the country, it didn't mean that Yakumo was invincible, and he knew his limit well.
As the members of the Kokonoe, the preservation of his clan was the priority, and even though Yakumo had a good impression of Tatsuya, everything disappeared today.
"Thank you for your care till now."
Regardless, Tatsuya bowed his head and then left without troubling Yakumo anymore.
Yakumo didn't say anything and just stared at Tatsuya's back in silence since he knew well that if the two of them met each other in the future, then they could only be enemies. Still, he knew well that he had to face the problem before him first, especially after, instead of waiting to be chopped down like a dying fish, it was better to take the initiative to apologize and ask someone to help him with the mediation.
Taking a deep breath, Yakumo quickly left in a certain direction, running as fast as possible. Still, he had to say, it was so troublesome without the help of an electrical device.
On the other hand, when Tatsuya left, he couldn't help but stop and look at the temple for the last time, wondering why he had such an uncomfortable feeling despite having no emotions, yet he didn't regret his decision, especially after that night since he didn't want to have such a feeling anymore, and he wished to become stronger.
Yet, Tatsuya wasn't the only one who had trouble since, at Masa's place, an important guest came to interrupt him.
Masa thought that this guest would come next month since, considering her status, she must be busy. Yet unexpectedly, after Maya's visit, Asuha would come to him directly, but what made him dumbfounded was her question.
Her question wasn't intrusive, rude, or even an interrogation; instead, Asuha looked at him worriedly and held him softly with her gentle hands as her appearance wasn't as elegant as before. Instead, she appeared distressed as her voice was filled with anxiety to ask this question, "Are you fine, Masa?"
"..."
"...ah yes."
Once again, facing an overwhelming mature charm that exuded from this woman, Masa could only act like a shy, virgin boy.
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It doesn't seem like I can change it.
Also, it is legal and okay~!