The moon climbed above the treetops, and the stars glittered.
The Ubuyashiki family's dinner banquet then came to an end.
Sesshomaru also set off for home through the night, taking Rin, Jaken, and two demon soldiers with him.
At the same time, after asking Rin for her opinion,
the two sides formally agreed that Amane Ubuyashiki would become her teacher.
Although Onmyo Academy had not yet begun classes, Rin could visit the Yin-Yang Bureau at any time to familiarize herself with the people and environment there in advance.
"Master, I'll head back and rest as well."
Inside the hall, after the attendants cleared away the tableware and tea tables one by one, Shinjuro Rengoku rose to his feet and spoke.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded with a smile. "All right. You've worked hard."
But just as the former was about to take a step, Kagaya Ubuyashiki suddenly spoke again.
"Shinjuro, it's time for you to go out and see the world, too."
"Hm?"
Shinjuro Rengoku turned around and looked at Kagaya Ubuyashiki in confusion.
"What do you mean?"
"Senjuro told me. You wish to revive Ruka Rengoku, so you've been training diligently these past few years."
Ruka Rengoku.
Shinjuro Rengoku's wife, and the mother of Kyojuro Rengoku and Senjuro Rengoku.
She had been an intelligent, strong-hearted woman who cared for her husband and raised her children at home.
Even when she knew she was gravely ill, she had insisted on personally teaching the two brothers about the responsibilities and obligations of the strong, encouraging them to strive to become useful people.
Her death had also dealt a devastating blow to Shinjuro Rengoku, who had once been cheerful and fiery.
From then on, he had fallen into despair, abandoned his duties as the Flame Hashira, and drowned his sorrows in drink every day.