Ch. 701Seeing and Not Seeing
Key Plot Points and Events
- A young miko tends to a bonfire at a shrine, lost in thoughts of her agreement with Inuyasha and the contents of an ancient book.
- Okitsushima Hime, a Munakata goddess, awakens and seeks the miko's help, but is later killed by a kimono-clad girl who had been stalking her.
- Mo Xiaofei and Zi Xing plan to investigate the Nagato Family's dungeon again to find out more about the entity that caused their previous failure.
- Mo Xiaofei reveals that he has been killed by Old Master Nagato 34 times due to his immense strength, and Zi Xing suggests exposing the secrets of the Nagato Family to force information out of them.
Character Developments
- The young miko remains indifferent and detached, even after witnessing Okitsushima Hime's murder.
- Mo Xiaofei becomes more desperate to find answers, considering extreme measures like exposing the Nagato Family's secrets.
- Okitsushima Hime's fate serves as a reminder of the danger and power held by the kimono-clad girl.
Significant Themes
- Indifference and detachment: The young miko's apathy towards Okitsushima Hime's death highlights her emotional numbness and disconnection from the world around her.
- Power and danger: The kimono-clad girl's strength and willingness to kill demonstrate the lethal consequences of underestimating powerful entities.
- Desperation and extreme measures: Mo Xiaofei's consideration of exposing the Nagato Family's secrets shows his growing desperation to uncover the truth, even if it means resorting to drastic actions.
Character Interactions
- The young miko and Okitsushima Hime: The miko's indifference towards Okitsushima Hime's plight contrasts with the goddess's desperate need for help.
- Mo Xiaofei and Zi Xing: The two discuss their plan to investigate the Nagato Family's dungeon again, with Zi Xing suggesting more aggressive methods to force information out of the Nagato Family.
- The young miko and the kimono-clad girl: The miko's lack of reaction to Okitsushima Hime's murder indicates that she is either unaware of or unconcerned about the girl's presence and actions.