After Huiyan passed away.
There is no ostentation and no visitors from all directions.
The words left by the old monk before his death were simple:
"Keep everything simple and don't disturb the world."
Chiriku's eyes were red, and he took several monks with him to personally bathe Huiyan and put on a clean and neat old monk's robe.
Shave your hair, clean your face, and place yourself in a shrine.
The mourning hall is located in the side hall, with an incense burner in the middle and green smoke curling up.
Huiyan's face was peaceful, as if he had just fallen asleep.
Kai stood outside the mourning hall, with several little guys behind him, not quite understanding what was happening.
A pair of eyes looked around curiously.
They also sensed that something was wrong in the atmosphere, and followed them obediently.
Might Nosuke rarely put on a bad face and stood silently behind the crowd.
The ceremony was in progress, and Kai entered the hall to offer incense.
The children knelt down and worshiped in front of the spirit one by one, holding the incense clumsily with their little hands and inserting it into the incense burner.
The temple bell rang slowly.
The monks sat cross-legged on the ground and chanted "Amitabha Sutra" in a low voice.
The sound of chanting was deep and long, coming from the side hall and filling the entire Fire Temple.
Kaipan sat in the front row, clasping his hands and chanting in a low voice.
He read it very softly, without missing a word.
Huiyan is good to him.
From the temptation when he first entered the temple, to the exceptional promotion later, to the words "Fahai, you are back" before his death.
Kai knew in his heart that the old monk regarded him as a successor.
Although Kai did not take over from him in the end, he accepted the trust and love.
Now that the person is gone, all he can do is give him a good ride.
The chanting continued all night long.
Several children held on at first, but later they were so sleepy that they staggered around.
Kai didn't wake them up.
The children are still young, so it is rare for them to stay quiet for so long.
Early the next morning, Huiyan's shrine was taken to the pagoda forest behind the temple.
During the burial, Chiriku held the earth with his own hands and scattered it on the shrine.
Kai stood not far away and said nothing.
The wind blows from the mountains, carrying the scent of pines and cypresses.
He put his hands together and bowed from a distance.
Follow the monks and chant "Rebirth Mantra" in unison.
After the death ceremony of Huiyan, the succession ceremony of Chiriku followed.
According to the usual practice, when the new Abbot is enthroned, Land of Fire Daimyo and Konoha Hokage need to be invited to witness it.
But Chiriku didn't send a single invitation.
Daimyo had just experienced an attack there, so it was unclear whether we would come or not.
Konoha Over there, if Minato comes in person, it will certainly be of sufficient weight.
But the monks at Fire Temple were all holding back their strength.
After all, Kai still has the name "Konoha Rogue Ninja" hanging on his head, and Minato Namikaze was the one who made the decision back then.
Many monks in the temple are very concerned about Konoha, especially this Fourth Hokage.
Cold attitude.
Chiriku said only one sentence to the monks:
"Fahai Chief Seat being here is better than a thousand people."
"Just keep it simple when taking over."
When these words reached Kai's ears, he sighed and did not refuse.
On the day of the ceremony, bells and drums rang in Fire Temple.
The honor guard wore neat monk robes and held tin staffs, banners, flags, stoves, incense dishes, whisks, wishful thinking and other objects.
Stand in front of the gate.
Chiriku is wearing a brand new deep red Abbot cassock.
Starting from the mountain gate, go to the Maitreya Hall, Skanda Hall, Mahavira Hall, Sangharama Hall and other places to offer incense, worship and preach sermons.
Every step should be taken calmly, and every prayer should be done correctly.
The monks followed him in a file.
Kai also followed in the queue, looking at the figure of Chiriku, and nodded slightly.
This young man who grew up in Buddhism has finally taken over the burden of old Abbot.
The enthronement sermon was held in the square in front of the Mahavira Hall.
Chiriku rose to the high seat, clasped his hands together, and glanced at the hundreds of monks below.
He was silent for a moment and then spoke.
There is no gorgeous rhetoric or profound talk quoting scriptures.
He just started chanting.
The voice was not high at first, but it had a round and deep penetrating power.
Gradually, the voice became louder and louder and calmer.
Every word is like a bell sounding from my chest.
Buddhism--Lion's Roar.
Chiriku did not use it to frighten the enemy, but used it to convey the Dharma.
The sound of chanting echoed in the sky above Fire Temple.
From early morning to noon, and from noon to dusk.
The monks listened, and many of them had tears in their eyes.
They know that this Fayin performance is not only Chiriku's farewell to Huiyan, but also his commitment to the entire Fire Temple.
Children also mingled with the crowd and listened.
Might Nosuke couldn't sit still at first, but after listening for a while, he actually calmed down and stared blankly at Chiriku on the high seat.
Karin leaned in her mother's arms, her eyes misty, as if she was soothed by the voice.
Kai silently sat cross-legged in front of everyone and said nothing.
It wasn't until the sun set in the west that Chiriku's voice gradually stopped.
He stood up slowly, clasped his hands together, and said loudly:
"Amitabha."
"Disciple Chiriku, now inherits the master's orders and succeeds Fire Temple Abbot."
"In the future, we should take our teacher as a lesson, the Dharma as our boat, and all sentient beings as our thoughts."
"May all Buddhas bless you, Dragon Devas protect you, Fire Temple the incense will never be extinguished, and the righteous Dharma will last forever."
After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and saluted.
The monks below responded in unison:
"Amitabha!"
The sound surged like a tide and echoed through the mountains.
Chiriku, officially became Fire Temple and the new Abbot.
After all the dust settled, the night was already deep.
The monks rested one after another, and peace gradually returned to the temple.
Chiriku was wearing cassock and standing alone on the stone steps in front of the main hall.
He looked at the mountains in the distance and didn't know what he was thinking.
Kai came out of the darkness and stood beside him.
Chiriku turned around, saw it was him, and quickly put his hands together:
"Fahai Senior Brother, it's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"
Kai looked at him without beating around the bush:
"Chiriku Junior Brother, come with me. I have something to say to you."
Chiriku was slightly taken aback, and nodded without asking any more questions.
He knew that if Fahai came to him at this time, there must be something important.
The two of them walked one behind the other towards the back mountain.