Chapter 5

Urakyoto

Okita PoV

"I think that it is time to get to the reason we are all here." After the pleasantries were out of the way Yasaka finally decided to get down to business.

"Very well." Slowly Serafall's features began to get more serious, replacing her goofy personality.

Yaska gave her a stiff nod in appreciation for taking this matter seriously.

Taking a deep breath Yasaka started.

"Let's begin with the accused devil shall we?" She said with a smile that didn't meet her eyes.

Seeing Yasaka's stance on the matter, Serafall decided the best route for a peace treaty between devils and the West Youkai faction was to hand over the little delinquent.

"The devil who started all of this is Anton Vassago. He is in no way heir to the Vassago Pillar, and as such did not act in their interests." Serafall calmly stated as she rested her hands on the table.

"You mean to tell me it was the actions of an arrogant devil? And that your faction as a whole won't take the blame?" Even Okita winced at the amount of hate emanating from Yasaka right now.

"I will have you know that I knew the Youkai. His name was Kanemoto Rae, and he was a good man." Yasaka pressed on.

"I...No. While I can't have the 'Devil Faction' take a hit, I can promise you Anton Vassago's life. Sirzeches and his subordinates are looking for him as we speak." Serafall stated, trying to find a middle ground.

Yaska gave her a surprised look before responding with a smile.

"Yes. That is all we ask for. Kanemoto while not popular, was dearly loved. His family will be happy enough with this." Yasaka gave a gentle smile as she rested her hand upon her heart.

"Next I would like to know how the fight went and your compensation to help fix Kyoto." Yasaka stated.

"We would be happy to give you a decent amount of resources to help fix Kyoto, and for that we give you our full support. As for how the fight went, it would be better to ask my companion." Serefall began, before suddenly pushing the focus of the conversation onto me.

I gave her a confused head tilt before pointing at myself.

"Pfft. Yes, you." Serafall barely raised her hand in time to muffle her laugh.

Giving a stiff smile I told it like it was.

"Honestly, I got lucky. Kanemoto was truly a powerful Senjutsu master. Even in his rampage, his touki was as hard as steel and thick as water." I closed my eyes to better visualize the fight.

"I won by pure chance. If he had aimed to fight more lethal or if he was any less gullible, he wouldn't have fallen for my last attack." Slowly my fists clenched up as I looked Yasaka in the eyes.

"It is my deepest regret that I could not incapacitate him, without taking his life. I am deeply sorry." I put my hands on my thigh and gave her a bow.

There was a stiffening silence but I kept my head down to show that I was serious. If...If only I was a little stronger or a little faster, maybe I could have saved him?

As I was stewing in my thoughts all of a sudden I was enveloped in two of the softest things in the universe.

"Um....Yasaka?" My voice muffled as I struggled to look up.

"Shhh..It is okay now. I don't blame you." She said as she gently patted my head.

"Even if you had managed to knock him unconscious, there would still be nothing we could do." Slowly she stopped petting me and just pulled me in tighter.

"The miasma he absorbed is like poison. It not only eroded his mind but also his soul. He would have died eventually anyway." Softly she began to let me go.

I swear I could see Serafall pouting in the corner of my eyes.

Yasak separated ourselves and sat down on the other side of me.

All of a sudden Serafall threw herself onto me and nearly made me stumble.

"Keep your paws off! Okita is mine!" Serafall said as she started to rub her cheek on mine.

"Oya~ But I'm sure she enjoyed my hug 'Very' much." Yasaka said with a mischievous grin.

"------" I glanced to the side and tried to hide my blush in my kimono.

However, it seemed to have the opposite effect.

""...Cute."" Serafall, Yasaka.

"P-Please stop!" I turned around and covered my face.

Only for Serafall to walk in front of me and try to peel my hands off my face.

"Nee~ Come on. Okita-Chan, dont try to hide." She said as she started to tuck on my arms.

All the while Yasaka seemed to just be having fun.

"Fufufu~"

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After they stopped teasing me they talked some more about a temporary alliance to fix Kyoto.

I am not gonna lie and say I understood all of it. I mean I understand the part where they bartered for supplies and such but the politics part not so much.

Which didn't really matter I am just Serafalls sword. If one wishes to harm her my job is to stop it.

"...ita"

Which is gonna be hard as of right now. Anyone who is a threat to her is not someone I can just stop.

"....Okita"

I really need to start training. Not that I am a devil my physical limits have expanded. Getting stronger will be much easier. And my skills can always be polished.

"OKITA!" Serafall yelled into my ear.

"Yes!" I stood in salute.

"Pfft! Yasaka is trying to talk to you!" She said with a grin splitting her face.

Turning I gave Yasaka a look. Seeing that finally had my attention she gave a small smile.

"I think it is your right to ask for compensation. Not only did you save countless citizens you also managed to minimize damage and successfully dispatching Kanemoto." Yasaka said.

"So is there anything we can do for you?"Gosh, she got that serious look again all of a sudden.

But hmm something that they could give me.....Oh! I got it.

"Well there are two things. Either one would be fine with me though." I said with a smile.

Yasaka gave her an inquisitive look before telling her to go on.

"A new sword. And the knowledge on how to use touki." Although touki is probably a bit too much but hey a girl can try.

"Hmmm.....Accepted." Yasaka said as she brought her hand to her mouth.

"Really? I thought you would disagree!" I said as I jumped to my feet.

"Really-Really. Touki is something everyone has, it is just a matter of unlocking it. And we have a few good blacksmiths that would love to make the 'Okita Souji' a new sword." Yasaka once again gave me a questionable smile.

"You just need to call me 'Onee-Chan'"

W-What! Where did that even come from! I swear I don't understand anyone in this universe.

"Fufufu~" Yasaka

"Pffft-Bahahah" Serafall

They both laughed at my baffled face. Sigh...at least I get a new sword...Onee-Chan?