The boy seemed to realize that he was being overly emotional. He bowed apologetically to Mingye again, but Mingye shook his head and said once more, "Whether it's a weapon or a person, there is no difference in itself. The difference lies in how it is used. As long as you can face your true heart and live in the way your heart desires most, you can live brilliantly and without regrets! For a person, that alone is enough!"
The boy wanted to continue speaking, but Mingye suddenly knocked him out of the carriage.
"Sleeve Wind."
As the boy flew out of the carriage, Mingye swung one arm, sending out a blast formed from natural energy. It collided with the water dragon descending from the sky.
"Ahahaha! Well, well, look who this is!"
That harsh, familiar voice rang out from the sky. Mingye looked up at the familiar figure, his expression dark as water.
"Hozuki Gengetsu!"
Hearing Mingye call his name, Hozuki Gengetsu smugly propped up his chin and stroked his little mustache as he smiled confidently at Mingye. "Looks like I left quite an impression on you. Well, naturally—people without eyebrows are born this handsome. Too bad I won't be giving you an autograph!"
Mingye had not expected the other side to learn of his whereabouts less than three days after he infiltrated the Land of Water. Helplessly, he asked, "Did you come here just to spout nonsense at me?"
"No, no, no! I came because I want to know why you're here!"
"Can I choose not to tell you?"
"But I really want to hear it! Iron Gun Cannon."
Bang!
Hozuki Gengetsu was clearly picking a fight. Once Mingye confirmed that, he relaxed somewhat. Hozuki Gengetsu had come purely to cause trouble, and Mingye needed to find a