But there were people and snakes mixed together there. It was very dangerous. I wondered if my little brother could go with me and protect me for a week?"
To ease Mirai's disappointment and calm the inexplicable emotions in his heart, Naraku said:
"That's fine!"
Mirai did not like owing others favors. Hearing Naraku make this request, he felt relieved. Although Mirai knew Naraku was only concerned about his feelings, he said it would not be difficult. After all, Mirai had yet to reveal his strength, while Naraku was certainly no weakling either. From what had just happened, Mirai guessed that Naraku's strength was at least on par with Wood, the mountain dog student. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to frighten Wood and force him to leave.
With that kind of strength, how could he possibly need Mirai, whose abilities were unknown, to protect him?
Thus, Mirai concluded that Naraku was merely concerned about his feelings, but Mirai did not mind. In any case, aside from training, he had nothing else to do. There would always be a chance to repay such human kindness.
By this point, Mirai already owed Naraku two favors.
However, Mirai could not help wondering why Naraku was helping him so much. Was it simply because he had a kind heart?
In truth, Naraku was quite at a loss as well. Though he had always been kind-hearted and helped grandmothers cross the street, this was the first time he had supported someone he had just met for no reason at all, even offending an elite in the process.
This was more than mere kindness. Naraku rationally examined how he felt whenever he did these things and was shocked to realize... Am I in love?
"Um, I..."
At that moment, the young girl