However, even knowing all this, Tenkai Shusuke would not abandon his choice.
That night more than two hundred years ago, he had lost everything.
If he had not been vigilant and changed his name and identity, he would likely have vanished alongside his family that very night, remembered by no one.
And cared about by no one.
But I will!
Because those who had already vanished into Seireitei's history were his family...
After confirming that no one was tailing him, Tenkai Shusuke followed the clues Kifune Ri had left behind and arrived at the Kasumiōji Clan the following night, where he met the clan's steward, Yun Jingyao Jue.
He did not know whether this meant he had earned their trust or that he had been exposed.
But no matter which it was, he did not want to gamble.
The plan had to be moved forward!
"Though I expected it, seeing Captain Tenkai in person still fills us with immense joy."
Yun Jingyao Jue gave Tenkai Shusuke a slight bow.
"Captain Tenkai, with your arrival, the Kasumiōji Clan will have nothing to fear."
"Cut the nonsense. Take me there."
"As you command, Captain Tenkai."
Though Tenkai Shusuke had rebuked him, not the slightest trace of displeasure showed on Yun Jingyao Jue's face.
After several twists and turns, Tenkai Shusuke followed Yun Jingyao Jue into a secret chamber.
"Commander."
The moment the secret chamber door opened, Kifune Ri, wearing glasses, immediately bowed to Tenkai Shusuke.
"How is it?"
"Yes, Commander. According to Steward Yun, after more than two hundred years of effort, this Moyao Blade has finally been fully forged."
"Not long ago, Seireitei purged the nobles, and the head of the Kasumiōji Clan died in the disaster. Fortunately, before his death, he told Steward Yun about it, allowing us to