Judging by appearances, the two ninja characters in the party really were both quite cute.
Whether it was Katō Danzō or Fuuma Kotarou, both fit the broad definition of "cute."
"Are ninja selection criteria determined by whether they're cute or not?"
Miyamoto Musashi chimed in.
"Of course not!"
Her opinion was sternly refuted by Fuuma Kotarou, the leader of the Fūma Clan.
"Also—I'm not cute at all!"
To be fair, it had no intimidation whatsoever.
Especially now that Fuuma Kotarou had been completely incapacitated.
"So Lord Kotarou is a ninja as well. Though I recognized it from your bearing and conduct from the very beginning, seeing it now confirms it."
"Yes, I am a ninja. As for my name... never mind. For now, just call me Kotarou as before."
Kotarou shook his head.
If he revealed his surname as well, Katō Danzō would surely be thrown into confusion. At least for now, it was better not to mention it.
"I am a ninja who uses Sagami School Ninjutsu."
"Is that so? What a coincidence. The ninja tools installed in my body also come from the Sagami region." Katō Danzō blinked.
What had he meant by that earlier?
Fuuma Kotarou opened his mouth, seeming somewhat disappointed.
"You..."
In the end, he merely sighed.
"You really have forgotten me after all."
He was genuinely dejected.
Katō Danzō thought she had misheard him.
"What did you just say?"
"Nothing. It just slipped out." Kotarou quickly shook his head and looked ahead. "For now, the mission is our top priority. Proceed with caution. There is a strange presence ahead."
"Merely some stray aberrations. They are beneath notice; leave them to me."
Sakumura drew Pheasant Feather from his waist and lightly leaped forward.
"Ha... ha..."
Leaning on the naginata in his hand, the demon's eyes