"This scroll is something Geki and Gari obtained from that forbidden ground. It records the whereabouts of another secret treasure connected to our ancestor. Now that Geki has already obtained the secret treasure left behind by our ancestor, this scroll is of little use in our hands. As it happens, I heard from Geki that Gari once saved his life, so as thanks, we're giving this scroll to you. I hope you'll accept it."
With that, Takai Geki placed the scroll in his hands in front of Senba Ryo.
Senba Ryo picked up the scroll before him, then, unable to hold back his curiosity, hurriedly opened it. Looking at the ancient, mysterious runes and drawings that filled the scroll, Senba Ryo could not help feeling a measure of admiration for the people of the past. Then, like someone who had gotten a beloved toy, he looked up at Takai Mamoru somewhat nervously and asked, "You're really planning to give this to us?"
"Yes." Takai Mamoru nodded heavily.
"All right, then. I'll thank you on everyone's behalf." Seeing Takai Mamoru nod again, Senba Ryo did not stand on ceremony and accepted the scroll in his hands.
At the same time, in a training ground within the Takai Estate, Kun, who had been summoned here by Takai Mamoru to teach the two children, was staring at Senba Gari with a pensive expression.
"Well, I'll be damned..."
"What is it, Uncle Kun? Weren't you going to help that guy Gari unlock the spiritual power inside him?" Takai Geki, who was standing to the side, asked in confusion as he looked at Kun, who had lowered his head in thought.
"Is there something wrong with me?" Senba Gari grew a little uneasy under Kun's gaze and could not help speaking up.
"It's not exactly