After wiping out all those strange things, Kanna and Souji had also finished handling the evacuation. Sakumura Anno returned to the residence with his wife and daughter, along with the three outsiders staying at his home.
Oh, and Okada Izo.
As the only person injured in the disturbance, Sakumura had scooped Okada Izo up and brought him back as well.
"Is everything going to be okay now?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka was rather curious.
He did not find it particularly frightening. If anything, he found it... kind of funny?
Mostly because Nobu's face truly did not look terrifying. It was actually rather cute.
He wondered what Miss Nobunaga would think if she saw those things.
"I don't know. But I'll protect all of you."
After hesitating for a moment, Sakumura took his sword down from the wall.
Crane Feather was the name of that sword.
Looking at Sakumura's back from behind, Fujimaru Ritsuka fell into thought.
Mr. Sakumura truly was different from before.
The Sakumura from before would only silently protect everything he wanted to protect, but now, Mr. Sakumura...
Was it because of Miss Souji and Miss Kanna?
Fortunately, after the disturbance in the plaza, no more serious problems arose.
No more strange disturbances occurred all the way until the following morning.
"I'm going to see the village chief."
Sakumura, who had stayed up all night, spoke gravely. He appeared to be in fairly good spirits.
"I'll go with you."
Still somewhat bleary-eyed, Fujimaru Ritsuka quickly climbed out of bed.
"Hmm?"
Having fastened both his swords at his waist, Sakumura gave Fujimaru Ritsuka a somewhat surprised glance. After thinking for a moment, he ultimately nodded.
"As an outsider who encountered danger in the village, Miss Fujimaru does indeed need to learn more. Come with me."
"Okay! Miss Yukina, Aunt Bear Weaver,