The Controlled Kohaku; Siblings Face Off? The Monster Slayer village was located in a ravine between two mountains.
The village was not large, with only twenty-some households. The houses were all built from wood and stone, and looked very sturdy.
Layers of barriers and traps had been set up around the village. Ordinary people could never find the entrance.
The demons knew this place.
Because those barriers were stained with far too much demon blood.
Coral stood beside the wooden fence at the village entrance, Hiraikotsu in hand, her gaze sweeping over the distant mountain forest.
Today was her turn to keep watch.
Although it was daytime, she never let down her guard.
Ever since Naraku appeared, there had been no truly safe place in this world.
"Sister."
A young boy's voice came from behind her.
Coral turned her head and saw Kohaku walking out of the village, carrying a water bucket.
Kohaku wore a dark-blue short jacket, with a short blade tucked at his waist. His face was still very young, but there was a steadiness in his eyes that others his age did not have.
"Why did you come out?"
Coral's voice softened a little.
"To fetch water."
Kohaku lifted the bucket in his hand.
"Sister, you've already been on watch for three double-hours today. Go back and rest. I'll take over."
"No need. I'm not tired."
Coral smiled, then reached out and ruffled Kohaku's hair.
Kohaku frowned.
"Sister, I'm not a child anymore."
"In my eyes, you'll always be a child."
Kohaku pursed his lips and did not argue any further.
He carried the bucket toward the small creek outside the village.
The creek water was very clear. The pebbles and small fish at the bottom could be seen.
He looked at his own face reflected on